Senior Reporting Analyst (Accounting)

Title: Senior Reporting Analyst (Accounting)

Employee Classification: Senior Reporting Analyst

Campus: University of North Texas - System Administration

Division: SYS-Finance & Admin

SubDivision-Department: SYS-System Controller

Department: SYS-System Controller-926000

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 System Admin Controller department provides consolidated reporting operations for all University of North Texas System member institutions. The areas of responsibility include campus accounting & reporting, payroll, centralized external and internal financial reporting, and external compliance related reporting.

The University of North Texas System is comprised of three member institutions with four major locations: University of North Texas located in Denton, TX, University of North Texas Health Science Center located in Fort Worth, TX, University of North Texas at Dallas located in the Oak Cliff area of Dallas, TX, and University of North Texas System located in Downtown Dallas, TX.

Position Overview

The System Admin Controller Department at the University of North Texas System is seeking to hire a Senior Reporting Analyst to join our team. Serves as a lead accountant and performs highly complex (senior-level) accounting work. Work involves preparing and/or overseeing the preparation of financial analyses and reports; establishing, maintaining, and/or overseeing accounting systems, procedures, and controls. Supervises the work of others. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field related field and five years of accounting experience; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

· Knowledge of financial administration and fiscal accounting; of governmental accounting; of budget control methods, policies, and procedures; and of laws and regulations pertaining to fiscal operations.
· Thorough knowledge of accepted accounting practices, legal statutes, and policy and procedure affecting financial record keeping.
· Ability to direct accounting programs, to budget funds, to set up accounting systems, to interpret laws and regulations, to apply accounting theory, to communicate effectively, and to supervise the work of others.
· Skill in the use of office equipment, computers, and associated software applications.
· Effective communications skills both orally and in writing.
· Critical thinking skills.
· Ability to analyze, consolidate, and present accounting data in clear concise form.
· Demonstrated ability in coordinating and supervising the work of other

Preferred Qualifications

The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualification