Junior Accountant

Overview

UIW Mission
University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.

Position Details

Position Title Junior Accountant

Position Summary

The Junior Accountant is responsible for performing routine accounting and analytical work requiring professional knowledge of the theory and practice of recording, classifying, examining, analyzing accounting records and financial transactions, and generating and monitoring financial reports. Position also assists accountants in the preparation and distribution of monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliations and reports. The Junior Accountant reports to the Grants Accounting Manager.

Benefits

UIW has been identified year after year as one of the nation’s Great Colleges to Work For based on employee feedback. UIW offers an outstanding benefits package for full-time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, numerous paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Tuition benefits include UIW tuition waivers, tuition exchange programs and Brainpower Connection discounts for employees and dependents.

Retirement benefits include 403b retirement plans with a 7% employer match, plus a retirement health solution. We also offer employer-paid Life/AD&D, long-term disability, pet insurance, an Employee Assistance Program ( EAP ), wellness programs, employee discount program, Public Service Loan Forgiveness ( PSLF ) eligibility and more! Please refer to the Human Resources webpage for additional details on our benefits and eligibility.

Job Duties

Job Duty Name Restricted Funds

Description Of Job Duties

• Monitor and analyze restricted scholarship and other fund accounts.
• Review and approve related transactions (revenue and expenditures).
• Perform restricted account administration by establishing fund records, policies and procedures and timetables.
• Reconcile development records to the university financial statements.
• Maintain University Pledge schedule.
• Prepare Net Asset Classification schedules.
• Work closely with budget managers to establish budgets and handle procedural matters.
• Maintain communication with budget managers to ensure account accuracy.
• Assist in the reconciliations of accounts.
• Assist in maintaining files, reports, invoices and other supporting documentation as deemed necessary.
• Assist in coordination of training opportunities to the UIW community.
• Perform related duties as required.

Job Duty Name Policies and Procedures & Reporting

Description Of Job Duties

• Abide by university financial policies and procedures and donor requirements and agency regulations.
• Assist in the dissemination of policies and procedures established by the University.
• Assist the accountants in monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting.
• Perform cost analysis and create statistical reports and data.

Job Duty Name Audit

Description Of Job Duties

• Assist in the preparation of audit schedules and supporting documentation for annual audits.
• Reconcile development records to the university financial statements.
• Respond to audit inquiries accurately and in a timely manner.

Qualifications

Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications: databases, spreadsheets, and/or word processing.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate accounting problems; ability to apply accounting principles and practices to non-profit/ governmental accounting.
• Ability to interpret and analyze financial documents and reports.
• Ability to prepare a variety of financial statements, reports, and analyses.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, and use rational judgment in making work-related decisions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, management, community, and general public.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to work…