Accountant III

Posting Details

Position Information


Posting Number
S06828P


Position Title
Accountant III


Department
VP for Student Affairs


Location
Arlington


Position Status
Full-time


Work Schedule


Monday through Friday; 8:00AM to 5:00PM

• Some flexibility required as needed to support evening and weekend programs and services within Student Affairs.

Salary
Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience.


Pay Basis
Monthly


Job Summary


The Accountant III role is responsible for the application of advanced accounting and general financial knowledge and abilities in the processing, reporting, recordkeeping of complex regular and special invoice payments, billing, and breakeven point accounting to establish and implement cost recovery for multiple departments within Student Affairs. This position supports department directors in a financial advisory capacity and partners with administrative staff to ensure an in-depth understanding of all sources and uses of funds and to inform and guide on financial matters, policies, and procedures.
The annual salary for this position ranges from $62,000 - $66,000. The final offer will be based on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Billing, Revenue, Cost Management and Recovery:

• Provide financial information and data to Directors and other relevant staff in multiple departments within Student Affairs, regarding the status of their cost operations for their service areas covering approximately $10 million in budgets.
• Process inter- and intra-fund transfers, journal entries, and approval of journal entries to recover costs for all relevant departments' costs centers.
• Process and track all deposits to relevant cost centers.
• Create point of sale, monthly, and annual billing polices and execute related process utilizing tools for departments who may have additional sources of revenue beyond typical funding sources.

Invoice Payment, Related Financial Transactions:

• Plan and guide the work of Student Affairs departmental administrative staff in the payment of invoices and other financial transactions (i.e. ProCards).
• Track deliverables and time left on purchase orders.
• Work closely with departmental service/cost center Directors and staff to identify the deliverables specified in the purchase order and manage payments to vendors.
• Guide the administrative staff responsible for invoice payments and financial tracking of other types of transactions for relevant departments.
• Ensure monthly financial statements are run and reconciled for all cost centers and other projects with administrative staff.

Breakeven Point Accounting:

• Support all cost center Directors in developing management for their areas by utilizing breakeven point accounting formulas to establish the total cost of ownership (hardware, software, services, and labor), potential revenue, and/or UTA administrative subsidy.
• Provide Directors regular reporting on the current state of their cost centers, recommending best practices regarding management of funding.

Vendor Management:

• Responsible for monitoring the budgets associated with each departmental and campus project, service, or resource managed by relevant Student Affairs departments.
• Forecast expenses and actual spend for all hardware/software/ personnel.
• Pursue and analyze data to recommend vendor changes and pricing improvement based on trend analysis.

Special Projects:

• Support departmental cost center owners in identifying services that should be cost recovery/revenue versus those services covered in a general administrative cost.
• Participate in the annual budgeting process for relevant departments.

Other Duties:

• Perform other duties assigned, including but not limited to assistance with other areas' financial needs during absences, vacancies, and periods of high demand, as well as requests outside of typical accounting responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in finance, accounting or similar discipline.
• Five (5) years of experience in relevant field, or nine (9) equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One (1) year of supervisory experience.
• Intermediate skills in MS Office 360 with a focus on Excel.
• Aptitude to learn and master new software as needed for the role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting.
• Five (5) years of experience in higher education accounting , including annual planning, monthly reporting, account reconciliation and variance analysis.
• Experience working with multiple sources and types of funds with different regulations and project periods.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of PeopleSoft.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of applications.
• Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
• Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Ability to perform complex problem solving to identify complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Managing one's own time and the time of others.
• A high level of integrity to manage and protect confidential information.
• Ability to work across departments with various stakeholders and a team player.
• Consistent attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, organizational skills, and people skills.

Other Requirements

Workplace and Eligibility Conditions

Benefits Eligible
Yes


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CBC Requirement


It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

This position may have access to critical infrastructure as defined by Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code. If so, to be hired for and continue to be employed in this position you must maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure as set forth in Texas Executive Order GA-48. By assuming this position, and if you have access to critical infrastructure , you authorize the University to conduct routine background checks.

EEO Statement


It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University's compliance with this policy.

University Information


The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. As a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution, UTA is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. With an enrollment of more than 42,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 "Very High Research Activity" institution and nationally recognized for its commitment to student success and service. It ranks No. 5 in Military Times' "Best for Vets: Colleges" and is the top university in North Texas for its graduates' salaries (The Wall Street Journal). UTA is designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution and is No. 6 for undergraduate ethnic diversity in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). With a global alumni network of approximately 280,000 - including leaders at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas - UTA contributes an estimated $29 billion annually to the Texas economy.

UTA is expanding its regional footprint by building a regional campus, called UTA West, in Parker County on the far west side of Fort Worth. It is scheduled to open in fall 2028. This initiative aligns with the university's strategic growth and commitment to serving the broader community. Furthermore, UTA has launched the RISE 100 initiative, aiming to recruit 100 new tenure-system faculty to strengthen its research enterprise and leadership in key academic areas. Learn more at .

This is an exciting time to join UTA and contribute to its bold vision for the future.

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Posting Detail Information


Number of Vacancies
1


Open Until Filled

Minimum Number of References Required
3


Maximum Number of References Accepted
3


Special Instructions to Applicants


Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.