Accountant II - Travel and Disbursement Services

Position Information

Hiring Department: Disbursement Services

Reports To:

Job Location: El Paso, Texas.

Posting End Date: Open until filled.

Hours: 40 hours per week, standard Monday
- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm, flexibility is required on evenings and weekends

FLSA status: Exempt

Earliest

Start Date:

As soon as possible.

Salary: $36,468 annually, commensurate with experience.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of three references

Summary: Applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information, prepare adjusting entries, reconciliations, and financial reports.

Note:

The primary accountabilities below are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed below. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents’ performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents’ immediate supervisor or manager.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver’s license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position’s essential functions.

Performs Accountant I duties such as compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to accounts in the University’s general ledger; allocates expenditures, encumbrances, receipts, receivables, etc. based on reports and schedules; performs statistical analyses to determine trends, estimates, and the impact of significant changes to accounting policy. Prepares narrative reports that explain findings and recommendations; analyzes financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital.

Prepares reports that summarize and interpret current and projected financial position for management; audits contracts, orders, and vouchers and prepares reports to substantiate individual transactions prior to settlement; reviews, investigates, and corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial entries documents and reports; determines proper handling of financial transactions; monitors compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and University policy and procedures.

Assists in the development, implementation, and monitoring of accounting systems and accounting controls.

Conducts studies and submits recommendations for improving the University’s accounting operation.

Collects appropriate data and prepares federal, state, and local reports and tax returns.

Prepares statements and reports of estimated future costs and revenues.

Assists in the collection of and preparation of external audit materials and financial reporting.

Participates actively in the preparation of the Annual Financial Report, Operating Budget, and Legislative Appropriation Request.

Interprets and applies policies and procedures for university business transactions and reviews the supporting documentation to determine if payments can be approved or advises departments if corrections are needed.

Compiles, reviews and analyzes PO voucher-related data to prepare reports and inform leadership on activity and trends on the operation.

Serves as a subject matter expert and liaison with other UTEP departments and UT System to address any PO related issues.

Runs pay cycles to process payments to vendors and reimbursements to employees and students.

Reviews, investigates, and corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports.

Responds to email correspondence and addresses Service Now tickets with PO payment-related questions and other general inquiries from internal and external stakeholders.

Participates in professional conferences and serves on committees as a liaison for Disbursement & Travel Services.

Helps develop PO payment related training material and resources to educate new and current employees on payment policies and procedures through campus-wide and one-on-one sessions.

Assists with various special projects as needed.

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