Position Information
Posting NumberSRGV8898
Working TitleACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN
Number of Vacancies1
LocationBrownsville, Texas
DepartmentTreasury Student & Fin Systems
FTE1
FLSANon-Exempt
Scope of Job
To perform a variety of technical and clerical accounting duties involving the accounting, budgeting, recording and reporting of financial transactions and provide dependable accounting assistance for the performance of many varied accounting office tasks requiring limited independent judgment. Responsible for assisting in accounting tasks in pre-auditing accounting documents, making debit and credit postings to individual accounts.
Description of Duties
Prepares, researches and processes payment vouchers, journal vouchers, cash receipts vouchers, and other covering documents affecting transfer or payment of funds.
Maintains and reconciles a variety of ledgers, reports and account records; verifies and maintains deposits for a variety of ledger accounts.
Prepares original accounting entries within established guidelines and procedures for journals and ledgers, monthly reconciliations.
Collects and records accounting data from various sources for analysis by others.
Responds to various questions and inquiries from University students, faculty and staff as required. Assists in preparing various periodic financial reports and verifies the accuracy of entries.
Prepares and maintains a variety of financial reports and correspondence as necessary regarding transactions made.
Posts data to ledgers and reports.
Processes budget transactions and related documentation.
Prepares invoices for billings.
Maintains 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
General direction from the 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
Two (2) years experience in accounting or bookkeeping work.
Preferred Experience
The above required experience acquired in the university environment. Pertinent Federal, State, and University laws, codes and regulations related to financial aid and accounting work.
Equipment
Proficiency required in the use of ten key calculator, PCs and related spreadsheet, word processing, and database software, and other standard office equipment.
Working Conditions
Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. 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.
Other
Exacting accuracy required in all aspects of accounting tasks.
Physical Capabilities
N/A
Employment CategoryFull-Time
Minimum SalaryCommensurate with Experience
Posted SalaryCommensurate with Experience
Position Available Date04/01/2026
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 & Talent Development .
Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/50697
Posting Supplemental Questions
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Are you a current UTRGV employee?
Yes
No
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Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?
Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions
Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions
No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions
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Please select your highest level of completed education.
6th grade education
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None of the above
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Please provide the field of study for your education:
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Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:
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1 year
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4 years
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Over 10 years
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Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?
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No
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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