Accountant I

Job Posting Title:

Accountant I

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Hiring Department:

Recreational Sports

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

PURPOSE: Oversee the daily accounting activities of Recreational Sports, including all workflow and staff. To perform accounting and related assignments involving the recording, analysis, and reporting of financial data. Responsible for accomplishing accounting assignments involving the application of accounting knowledge and abilities. Assembles data from books of original entry and central control records. Prepares financial statements and reports pertaining to departmental or University activities. Audits and processes purchase, cash receipt, and disbursement documents in accordance with disbursing rules and regulations. Reviews central accounts and fund groups for propriety of entries and investigates overdrafts. Performs related duties as required. May prepare or assist in the preparation of various financial reports including monthly summary reports, government reports and the annual financial report. May prepare or assist with billings to government on federal projects.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Develop guidelines, standards and priorities, ensuring accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, reconciliations, and files are processed accurately, timely, and in compliance with university policies and procedures. Provide a high level of customer service to internal and external customers. Research and resolve complex issues relative to area of responsibility.
• Review and approve internally generated electronic documents, verifying propriety and accuracy of account numbers, *DEFINE codes, and fiscal years. Review, code, and post transactions generated by other departments. Investigate activity without supporting documentation .
• Recruit, hire, train, schedule, manage and evaluate an Accounting team. Actively mentor student employees in the NACE competencies to prepare them for post-collegiate life. Participate in departmental student development activities.
• Act as liaison with University personnel relative to accounting issues of the department. Correspond with vendors, other University departments, employees, and participants.
• Serve as a resource for staff regarding accounting, and purchasing policies/procedures. Receive feedback from customers/stakeholders and make improvements in processes when possible. Monitor areas productivity, and work with others to improve efficiencies. Participate in short- and long-range planning and activities related to process modernization. Devise strategies for implementation and provide guidance and training to RecSports staff. Document changes. Work closely with the Finance Manager regarding changes in accounting, and purchasing policies/procedures.
• Ensure that area budgets are reconciled monthly, job manuals are effective and reflect current systems, and filing systems are current, accurate and efficient.
• Serve as contributing member of Business Services staff and work with others in the division to coordinate various accounting and cashiering functions. Occasionally serve as a backup for other positions within Business Services. Perform other tasks as assigned.

Required Qualifications: A high school diploma or GED, with at least five years of experience in accounting, finance, or business operations, including accounts payable, receivable, purchasing, and reconciliations, is required. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field with at least three years of relevant experience is also acceptable. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and a strong understanding of the uses and capabilities of data processing equipment are essential. Strong communication skills, the ability to resolve complex issues, and a commitment to providing excellent customer service are also required.

Preferred Qualifications: A Bachelors or Masters degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred. The ideal candidate will have experience in a university or higher education environment, particularly in managing accounting functions and staff. Advanced knowledge of university-specific systems, such as Workday, Banner, PeopleSoft, or DEFINE (Mainframe) system, is highly desirable. Additionally, experience in recruiting, training, and mentoring an accounting team, including student employees, is preferred. A demonstrated ability to monitor productivity, improve efficiencies, an