Accountant III

Position Information Hiring Department : VP Information Resources Reports To: Director of Business Operations Job Location: Onsite, El Paso, TX Posting End Date: Open until filled. This posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. 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 : Commensurate with experience. Required Application Materials: Resume Cover Letter List of three references Position Summary Plans and directs accounting activities within central administration departments. Statement of Duties and Responsibilities: Performs Accountant III duties such as 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. Assists in the development and implementation of goals, policies, priorities, and procedures related to financial management, budget, accounting, and payroll. Supervises and participates in the preparation of various financial statements and reports. Directs the maintenance of general and subsidiary ledgers, accounts receivable, revenue distribution, depreciation, capital acquisitions, and operating expenses. Reviews financial statements with management personnel. Issues written and oral instructions and assigns duties and examines work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures. Identifies and resolves problems and inconsistencies, determining appropriate corrective actions and procedures. Participates actively in the preparation of the Annual Financial Report, Operating Budget, and Legislative Appropriation Request. Assists with various special projects as needed. Knowledge of all Microsoft Office software and able to learn and use institutional software systems. Complies with all State and University policies. Other duties may be assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities: No supervisory responsibilities. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Required Qualifications: Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration with a concentration in Finance, or a related discipline. and Experience: Four years of relevant experience; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered Why Pick UTEP The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve. UTEP is America’s leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 84% of our 26,000 students are Hispanic, and half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 170 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America. This is an especially exciting time to join UTEP as it advances the goals of its 2030 Strategic Plan. Built around the institution’s core strengths—its location, its people, its supportive culture, and its community partnerships—the plan lays out a bold vision for the next decade, aimed at maximizing the University’s regional impact and national stature. About the Department Information Resources provides a single point of focus for all of UTEP’s information resources support services, including information acquisition, storage, processing and dissemination. Constituent organizations include Enterprise Computing, Technology Support, Telecommunications Infrastructure, Information Security, Research Computing, System Integration and the Library. By bringing these organizations together, UTEP realizes a synergy between organizations with complementary expertise, promotes a culture of customer service and achieves improvements in efficiency and effectiveness. Miner Perks and Benefits What UTEP Offers: Benefit Package includes: Medical, Prescription, Life Insurance and Wellness platform Voluntary Benefits: Dental, Vision, Additional life insurance, UT Flex, Short and Long - term disability plans Retirement Programs Longevity Pay Paid Vacation & Sick Leave Paid Holidays Employee Discounts & Perks Employee Education Assistance program And much more! Visit our Benefits Summary Page for more information on our additional benefits. *Disclaimer: Eligibility for perks and benefits may vary based on part-time or full-time employment.* Additional Information Note: To the extent that this position involves research, work, or access to critical infrastructure as referenced in Executive Order GA-48, being hired for and continuing to be employed in this position requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. The primary accountabilities 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. 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. The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently stand and walk. The employee must regularly sit; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must lift and move up to 50pounds. The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate. In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to a learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment. The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee’s or prospective employee’s right to free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries—including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident—about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at View phone number on click.appcast.io, by email at View email address on click.appcast.io, or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 223C. For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Socket.dev