Accountant

Title: Accountant

Employee Classification: Accountant

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-VP Finance & Admin

SubDivision-Department: UNT-UNT Controller's Office

Department: UNT-Controller's Office-151120

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.   We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.   Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.  

Department Summary

The UNT Controller's Office oversees daily accounting and financial reporting for the UNT campus in Denton. The controller office also oversees capital asset accounting, cash and state appropriation management and all external reporting.

Position Overview

This position performs routine (journeylevel) accounting work. Work involves maintaining, preparing, posting, and balancing accounting and financial statements, records, documents, or reports. May specialize in some phase of accounting work such as federal funds accounting, accounts receivable, cash management, property and equipment control, cost, or bond servicing. Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures affecting the maintenance of accounting records and automated accounting systems. Ability to interpret and apply accounting theory; to work accurately with numerical detail; to analyze, consolidate, and interpret accounting data; and to communicate effectively. Strong problem solving and analytical skills. Ability to analyze, consolidate, and present accounting data in clear concise form.

Preferred Qualifications

The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications: Masters Degree in accounting or business administration Eligibility to sit for the CPA exam Experience with a State of Texas entity Experience in higher education Experience with PeopleSoft financials(For recent graduates, an internship with a national accounting firm would count toward experience)

Required License/Registration/Certifications

 

Job Duties

• Prepares periodic analyses of fund balances and expenditures, and prepares technical reports on payroll, estimates, cost data, and budget items. 
• Audits accounting and financial documents for accuracy and compliance with departmental policies and procedures and state and federal statutes. 
• Classifies, codes, posts, and balances financial and accounting documents and records. 
• Prepares financial statements, reports, schedules, and exhibits; prepares and/or processes general journal entries; and prepares and/or processes payment, cash, purchase, travel, and related vouchers. 
• Researches and reconciles discrepancies in accounts, ba