University of North Texas Health Science Center is hiring: Accountant in Fort Wo

Position Summary

Title: Accountant

Employee Classification: Accountant

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Div of Rsrch & Innovation

SubDivision-Department: HSC-Health Institutes & Centers

Department: HSC-Inst Translational Research-304700

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us and Values

About the UNT System and values: 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 Dallas-Fort Worth 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 committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation, 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 foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity and are encouraged to Be Curious and to Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting passion in our work. Learn more at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

The Institute for Translational Research (ITR) is devoted to bringing novel diagnostics and interventions to patients and families suffering from neurodegenerative diseases, fostering translational research at UNTHSC, and creating solutions for a healthier community. Our team spans basic bench-top science, clinical research, community-based research and clinical trials. We focus on discovery and expediting discoveries toward benefits for brain disease, with emphasis on personalized medicine for Alzheimer's disease.

Position Overview

This position will maintain, prepare, post and balance accounting records and financial statements, documents, or reports. It will specialize in areas such as federal funds accounting, property and equipment control, cost, payroll, budgeting, bond servicing, cash or investments, and all ITR reconciliations. The position will directly assist the ITR Deputy Director with institute financial operations.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field and two (2) years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices and procedures affecting accounting records and automated systems. Ability to interpret and apply accounting theory; work accurately with numerical detail; analyze, consolidate, and interpret accounting data; and communicate effectively. Experience in one or more functional areas of accounting. Strong working knowledge of applicable federal and state laws and accounting practices. Strong problem solving and analytical skills. Ability to present accounting data clearly. Expert level in Excel, spreadsheets, reconciliation and forecasting.

Preferred Qualifications

Expert level experience in accounting, Excel, spreadsheets, finance and reconciliation.

Job Duties

• To be added by department.
• Prepares financial statements, reports, schedules, and exhibits; prepares and/or processes general journal entries.
• Prepares account reconciliations; researches and reconciles discrepancies in accounts, bank statements, or appropriation balances and reports findings.
• Prepares periodic analyses of fund balances and expenditures, and prepares technical reports on payroll, estimates, cost data, and budget items.
• Audits accounting and financial documents for accuracy and compliance with departmental policies and procedures and state and federal statutes.
• Classifies, codes, posts, and balances financial and accounting documents and records.
• Researches and reconciles financial discrepancies; and reports findings.
• Reviews accounting records, and ensures agency assets are accounted for properly.
• Maintains adequate records of expenditures, funds, appropriations, and expenses, as well as revenue collected and deposited.
• Maintains systems and controls necessary to provide accurate accounts of expenditures and account balances; may recommend improvements, adaptations, or revisions to the accounting system and develop/update procedures.

Physical Requirements

• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
• Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday On Site 8a-5p

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits such discrimination in admissions processes and educational programs. The UNT System promptly investigates complaints and takes remedial action when appropriate.