Position Information
Posting NumberSRGV8746
Working TitleACCOUNTANT II
Number of Vacancies1
LocationEdinburg, Texas
DepartmentPlanning and Construction
FTE1.0
FLSAExempt
Scope of Job
To perform professional accounting work in specific assigned area. Responsibilities include the application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, applicable guidelines and accounting knowledge and abilities in the preparation of a variety of regular and special financial reports and statements.
Description of Duties
Performs specific accounting tasks toward completion.
Prepares various schedules and statements for the university.
Performs statistical analysis to determine trends, estimates, and the impacts of accounting changes to accounting policies.
May review and supervise the work of junior level accountants.
Prepares narrative reports that summarize and interpret current and projected financial position for management.
Reviews and develops accounting procedures pertaining to area assigned.
Prepares and maintains financial records, ledgers, statements, and reports pertaining to a wide array of University business affairs.
Maintains and reconciles state, federal, and University reports.
Reviews and approves expenditures, monitors University accounts, reconciles receipts and accounts.
Assists in the preparation of budgets and budget analysis.
May refer delinquent accounts to collection agencies.
Maintains liaison with credit agencies/bureaus.
Keeps up to date with accounting principles and any other federal, state, UT System or applicable accounting changes.
Other duties may be assigned.
Supervision Received
Specific supervision from assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given
May supervise assigned staff.
Required Education
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, Management or related field from an accredited University.
Preferred Education
N/A
Licenses/Certifications
None.
Required Experience
Two (2) years' of accounting experience.
Preferred Experience
The above required experience acquired in Higher Education.
Equipment
Personal computer and related spreadsheet and database software. Use of standard office equipment.
Working Conditions
Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office Environment; some travel and weekend work is required.
Other
Exceptional planning and organizational skills.
Physical Capabilities
N/A
Employment CategoryFull-Time
Minimum SalaryCommensurate with Experience
Posted SalaryCommensurate with Experience
Position Available Date01/15/2025
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/49967
Posting Supplemental Questions
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Are you a current UTRGV employee?
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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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Please select your highest level of completed education.
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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
Curriculum Vitae
Unofficial Transcripts
Reference Letter 1
Reference Letter 2
Reference Letter 3
Certifications and Licenses
Training Certificates
Other Document
List of 3 References
Unofficial Transcripts 2
Unofficial Transcripts 3
Letter of Interest
Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
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