Accountant I (S04573P)

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Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number S04573P

Position Title Accountant I (S04573P) Department Biology Location Arlington Job Family Administrative Support Position Status Full-time Work Hours Standard Work Schedule

Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm.

Open to External and Internal FLSA Salary Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience up to $40,000. Duration Funding expected to continue Pay Basis Monthly Benefits Eligible Yes Job Summary

The Accountant I will be responsible for accounts management, monthly reconciliations, purchasing, and invoicing for the biology department. This role will work closely with other staff members to maintain overall due diligence and compliance of UTA policies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Obtain financial information from UTA accounting system to manage department funds by cost center at the budget and transaction-level.

Enter and track budget corrections and transfers.

Enter IDT Journal Entries for the department and the Life Sciences Core Facility in UTA accounting system.

Run UTA accounting system queries for data gathering and analysis.

Oversee monthly reconciliation of procard/credit card logs and enter data into UTA accounting system.

Reconcile monthly financial statements for cost centers and grants in UTA accounting system. Maintain all source documents in department computer files.

Assist with budget tracking and maintaining spreadsheets for department funds. Submit purchase requests such as: Mav eShop carts, requisitions/POs, quotes, service contracts, and procard purchase requests.

Submit invoices for payment through UTA accounting system.

Submit travel and non-travel reimbursements.

Assist with department functions.

Assist faculty and staff with purchasing equipment, supplies, and food.

Assist with obtaining domestic and international shipping labels.

Assist with general office duties.

Other duties as warranted.

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Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, finance or relevant field or the equivalent experience.

Efficient and competent working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Aptitude to learn and master new software as needed for the role.

Preferred Qualifications

At least one (1) year of accounting experience in a large academic department or similar environment.

Knowledge of the University's accounting policy and procedures.

Knowledge of grant accounting.

Knowledge of UTShare accounting system.

Working Conditions Special Conditions for Eligibility Working Title Accountant - Administrative Support EEO Statement

UTA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Additionally, the University prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of sexual orientation. A criminal background check will be conducted on finalists. The UTA is a tobacco free campus.

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date Open Date Review Start Date Open Until Filled Minimum Number of References Required 3 Maximum Number of References Accepted 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.

Requirement Questions

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What is the highest degree you have attained? (Please specify in your resume)

High School diploma

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or higher

How many years of experience do you have in compliance and general accounting?

None/less than 3 years

3 to 4 years

5 to 6 years

7 years of more

What is your skill level using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc)? (Proficient is the highest skill level)

No skills/Basic

Intermediate

Advanced

Proficient

How many years of experience do you have working in an academic environment?

None/less than 2 years

2 to 3 years

4 to 5 years

6 years or more

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

Resume or CV

Cover/Interest Letter

Optional Documents