Accountant I

UNIVERSITY OF DALLAS • Irving, TX • 4h ago

WHO WE ARE

The University of Dallas is a premier Catholic liberal arts university that seeks to educate the whole person, encouraging its students to pursue wisdom, truth and virtue as the proper and primary ends of education. All employees are expected to support the universitys

Mission

, which is informed by the Apostolic Constitution

Ex corde Ecclesiae

, the Catholic Churchs governing document on Catholic universities. The University of Dallas is known for its nationally ranked Core Curriculum, exceptional post-graduation outcomes, and some of the happiest students in the country.

SUMMARY

UD is currently seeking an Accountant I who will

support the University's accounting and financial reporting functions by applying accounting principles and analytical skills to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data. This position will assist with reconciliations, journal entries, month-end close processes, cash accounting, audit support, and financial reporting.

This role is designed for an emerging accounting professional seeking to build expertise in higher education, nonprofit, funding, and general accounting. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, professionalism, and a commitment to continuous learning.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform daily cash accounting activities, including reviewing prior-day bank transactions, ensuring activity is accurately and timely recorded in the general ledger, and preparing journal entries for transactions not recorded through other systems or processes.

Serve as backup for daily Positive Pay reviews and exception decisions to help safeguard University assets and minimize fraud risk.

Monitor and manage the Accounting@udallas.edu mailbox, responding to inquiries, resolving issues, and routing requests as appropriate.

Review and reconcile gift activity from Development and Advancement systems, ensuring all gifts are deposited to University bank accounts and recorded in accordance with donor intent and applicable accounting standards.

Assist the Assistant Controller with the reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, including the investigation and resolution of reconciling items.

Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities by preparing journal entries, reconciliations, analyses, and supporting schedules to ensure accurate accounting for prepaid expenses, amortization, fixed assets, and capital assets.

Utilize approved AI and emerging technology tools to enhance productivity, research, analysis, reporting, and process improvement initiatives while maintaining sound professional judgment, data security, and confidentiality.

Assist with the annual financial statement audit by preparing schedules, supporting documentation, and responding to auditor requests within assigned areas of responsibility.

Support the preparation of federal and state tax filings, including Forms 990, 990-T, and 1042, as well as related state charitable solicitation filings, by preparing supporting schedules and documentation for review.

Participate in process improvement initiatives and recommend efficiencies that strengthen internal controls, enhance reporting accuracy, and improve departmental operations.

Perform other duties and special projects as assigned in support of the Finance Department and University objectives.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Bachelors degree in accounting.

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