Position Information
Posting NumberSRGV8735
Working TitleSENIOR ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN
Number of Vacancies1
LocationEdinburg, Texas
DepartmentCollege of Science/Sch of Integr Bio & Chem Sci
FTE1
FLSANon-Exempt
Scope of Job
To provide dependable upper level accounting assistance for the performance of many varied accounting office tasks. Responsible for performing accounting tasks in pre-auditing accounting documents or making debit and credit postings to individual accounts.
Description of Duties
Reviews and audits a variety of accounting documents including invoices, promissory notes, travel expense claims, vouchers and payrolls, and other financial reports.
Prepares original accounting entries for journals and ledgers, prepares and audits monthly reconciliation.
Verifies and records accounting and financial data from various sources for analysis.
Prepares various periodic financial reports and verifies the accuracy of entries.
Posts data to ledgers and reports.
May prepare state sales tax, record monthly bank interest, code and log all budget changes, and, code and log interdepartmental transfers.
Processes budget transactions and related documentation.
Prepares invoices for billings.
Maintains and reviews inventory for capital equipment, consumable supplies, and other departmental assets.
Processes payments received.
Reconciles accounts.
Types letters and memos related to payment processing.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Supervision Received
Specific supervision from assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given
May supervise assigned staff.
Required Education
High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred Education
Graduation from a Business/Vocational school with emphasis in accounting, or, college coursework in the field of accounting or business.
Licenses/Certifications
None.
Required Experience
Five (5) years experience in accounting or bookkeeping work, or
Two (2) years experience in accounting or bookkeeping work with an Associate's Degree in a related field or 60 hours of College Credit including 12 hours of accounting related class work.
Preferred Experience
N/A
Equipment
Use of standard office equipment.
Working Conditions
Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office Environment.
Other
Office Environment. May work in departments where special hazards exist. May spend long periods standing or sitting. May be required to perform light lifting (10 lbs.) to move files, equipment, paper, etc. Must be able to stoop, bend, and reach to retrieve files.
Physical Capabilities
N/A
Employment CategoryFull-Time
Minimum SalaryCommensurate with Experience
Posted SalaryCommensurate with Experience
Position Available Date01/12/2026
Grant Funded PositionNo
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Posting Detail Information
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: Date of Birth Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956) 665-2451 and/or careers@utrgv.edu.
Additional Information
UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.
All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check ( CBC ). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Regulatory Affairs.
Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/49896
Posting Supplemental Questions
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Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?
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Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume
Optional Documents
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Unofficial Transcripts
Reference Letter 1
Reference Letter 2
Reference Letter 3
Certifications and Licenses
Training Certificates
Other Document
Unofficial Transcripts 2
Unofficial Transcripts 3
Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
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