Accountant II
The University of Texas at Arlington

Job Info

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Posting Number:

S05849P

Position Title:

Accountant II

UTSystem Title:

Accountant II

Department:

Engineering

Location:

Arlington

Job Family:

Finance/Accounting

Position Status:

Full-time

Work Hours:

Standard

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm.

• Possibility of hybrid in-office/remote work arrangement with supervisor approval.

Open to:

External and Internal

Salary:

Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience.

Duration:

Funding expected to continue

Pay Basis:

Monthly

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Benefits at UTA:

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.
https://www.uta.edu/hr/employee-benefits

To help you understand the full value of these benefits, we have created a tool that calculates the total worth of your compensation package. This tool takes into account all of the benefits that you are eligible for, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. To access this tool and learn more about the total value of your benefits, please click on the following link:
https://resources.uta.edu/hr/services/records/compensation-tools.php

University Information:

The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 "Very High Research Activity" institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times' annual "Best for Vets: Colleges" list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA's $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.

Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100. The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.

Job Summary:

Provides accounting support for the College of Engineering Dean's Office, which includes a number of organizational processes such as reconciling statements, analyzing reports, processing transfers, and monitoring cost centers and projects. This position requires the ability to exercise initiative and independent judgement, including working effectively with all levels of staff, faculty and administration.

Salary is commensurate with experience starting at a minimum of $52,000.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Utilizes budget status reports and faculty/staff reports to review the expenses and balances of departmental cost centers.
• Works closely with Dean's Office financial team and departmental personnel in many aspects.
• Is a valuable member of the finance team who works on annual budget in EPM.
• Manages reconciliation of statements for cost centers and projects in Sahara for the Dean of Engineering.
• Follows up and resolves any discrepancies by running and reviewing financial reports and maintaining any necessary documents.
• Performs various accounting functions, submits fund transfers, produces monthly reports, and provides analysis of College's financial commitments and projections.
• Performs monthly ProCard reconciliation for the Dean's Office. Downloads statements, communicates, and ensures all support follows UTA policy.
• Assists ProCard holders with resolving any requests from disbursement office.
• Ensures Teams folders are updated.
• Monitors and analyzes multiple spreadsheets of departmental expenditures for specific funding under College of Engineering and works closely with departments to ensure guidelines are followed. Includes Lockheed Martin project allocations for DOE and departments, monthly gift reports, faculty search expenses, ABET expenses, REU expense by faculty.
• Travel supplements for students, deposit logs, key logs, and summer appointments.
• Reconciles expenditures with allocations.
• Assists with processing eForms, scholarship disbursements, requisitions/ purchase orders, travel authorizations, expense reports and vouchers.
• Reviews all types of new cost center requests for departments under College of Engineering (CoE). Researches and resolves any issues or questions asked during the process.
• Maintains current data of submitted and approved cost centers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent work experience in accounting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Accounting-related experience and knowledge of projects.
• Experience with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience with PeopleSoft or UTShare.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to be flexible to the needs of the office.
• Average to above average knowledge of Excel.
• Ability to work independently and to address financial issues with departmental staff.
• Knowledge of university policies and procedures.

Other Requirements :

Specific job requirements or physical location of positions allocated to this classification render the position security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215 Texas Education Code. A criminal background check will be conducted.

CBC Requirement:

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

EEO Statement:

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University's compliance with this policy.

ADA Accommodations:

The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu.

Number of Vacancies:

1

Minimum Number of References Required:

3

Maximum Number of References Accepted:

3

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.

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