Accounting Technician

Accounting Technician

Dell Medical School is seeking an Accounting Technician. This is a state-funded position with an end date of August 31, 2027, renewable based on availability of funding, work performance, and progress toward goals.

Purpose

The Accounting Technician is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, and assisting with financial reporting and analysis. This role involves verifying the accuracy of invoices, reconciling accounts, and preparing financial statements. The Accounting Technician reports to the Business Office Manager and works closely with the finance team, administrative staff, and external vendors. This position is essential to maintaining the financial integrity of departments such as the Ambulatory Surgery Center and Population Health, while remaining flexible and applicable across the broader organization.

Responsibilities

Maintains Financial Records

• Updates and maintains accounting journals, ledgers, and other records detailing financial transactions.
• Verifies the accuracy of invoices and other accounting documents.
• Ensures all financial records are accurate and up to date.

Processes Transactions

• Processes accounts payable and receivable transactions.
• Handles disbursements, expense vouchers, and receipts.
• Reconciles accounts and resolves discrepancies.

Assists with Financial Reporting

• Prepares and delivers periodic financial reports, such as balance sheets and profit and loss statements.
• Assists with budget preparation and financial planning processes.
• Conducts financial analysis to support decision-making.

Ensures Compliance

• Ensures compliance with relevant legal regulations and company policies.
• Maintains confidential financial information and protects the integrity of all data.
• Assists with audits and resolves discrepancies.

Supports Financial Team

• Collaborates with the finance team to improve financial procedures.
• Provides support during month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Assists with special projects as needed.

Other duties as identified by department

MARGINAL OR PERIODIC FUNCTIONS:

Participates in Staff Meetings

• Attends regular staff meetings and training sessions.
• Shares updates and best practices with the team.

Assists with Administrative Tasks

• Helps with filing, scanning, and organizing financial documents.
• Maintains accurate records and documentation.

Engages in Professional Development

• Pursues continuing education opportunities.
• Stays updated on the latest accounting practices and technologies.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Attention to Detail

• Ensures accuracy in financial records and transactions.
• Verifies invoices, reconciles accounts, maintains accurate records.

Technical Proficiency

• Uses accounting software and financial systems.
• Updates ledgers, processes transactions, prepares financial reports.

Analytical Skills

• Conducts financial analysis and supports decision-making.
• Prepares financial statements, assists with budget preparation, conducts analysis.

Organizational Skills

• Manages multiple tasks and maintains detailed records.
• Handles accounts payable and receivable, maintains documentation, supports month-end closing.

Communication Skills

• Collaborates with the finance team and external vendors.
• Resolves discrepancies, provides support during audits, shares updates in meetings.

Education & Experience

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Requires a High School Diploma/GED in with at least 2 year(s) of experience in accounting or finance.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

According to Executive Order No. GA-48 of the State of Texas: for all positions that research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2), Business and Commerce Code, it is required that both candidates for employment and employees have the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate's Degree in accounting or a related field with at least 3 year(s) of experience in healthcare setting with experience in financial reporting and analysis.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS

REQUIRED:

• None.

PREFERRED:

• Certification as an Accounting Technician (CAT) or Certified Bookkeeper (CB).

Salary Range

$39,585+ depending on experience

Working Environment/Equipment

• Standard office equipment
• Repetitive use of a keyboard
• May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, hazardous medications and disoriented or combative patients, or others.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest