The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents’ performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents’ immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver’s license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions.


Purpose of Position
Applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information, prepare adjusting entries, reconciliations, and financial reports.

Essential Functions

Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to accounts in the University’s general ledger.

Allocates expenditures, encumbrances, receipts, receivables, etc. based on reports and schedules.

Performs statistical analyses to determine trends, estimates, and the impact of significant changes to accounting policy. Prepares narrative reports that explain findings and recommendations.

Analyzes financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital. Prepares reports that summarize and interpret current and projected financial position for management.

Audits orders, entries, and vouchers and prepares reports to substantiate individual transactions prior to settlement.

Reviews, investigates, and corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial entries documents and reports.

Processes Treasury transactions, communicates constantly with internal and external users, including financial institutions.

Process inter-departmental transactions, journal entries and payment vouchers

Determines proper handling of financial and treasury transactions.

Monitors compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and University policy and procedures, including account reconciliations and assist periodically in the preparation of the Annual Financial Report, Operating Budget, and Legislative Appropriation Request.

Provide excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders.

Assists with various special projects as needed.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office software and able to learn and use institutional software systems.

Complies with all State and University policies.

Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: No supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Required Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education: Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Degree in a Business area, with 15 credit hours in accounting from four-year College or university. May have Associate’s degree in a business-related area plus 2 years of practical experience