Accounting Technician

Maintains Financial RecordsUpdates 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 departmentMARGINAL OR PERIODIC FUNCTIONS:Participates in Staff MeetingsAttends regular staff meetings and training sessions.Shares updates and best practices with the team.Assists with Administrative TasksHelps with filing, scanning, and organizing financial documents.Maintains accurate records and documentation.Engages in Professional DevelopmentPursues continuing education opportunities.Stays updated on the latest accounting practices and technologies.KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIESAttention to DetailEnsures accuracy in financial records and transactions.Verifies invoices, reconciles accounts, maintains accurate records.Technical ProficiencyUses accounting software and financial systems.Updates ledgers, processes transactions, prepares financial reports.Analytical SkillsConducts financial analysis and supports decision-making.Prepares financial statements, assists with budget preparation, conducts analysis.Organizational SkillsManages multiple tasks and maintains detailed records.Handles accounts payable and receivable, maintains documentation, supports month-end closing.Communication SkillsCollaborates with the finance team and external vendors.Resolves discrepancies, provides support during audits, shares updates in meetings.EDUCATION and EXPERIENCEMINIMUM 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 CERTIFICATIONSREQUIRED:None.PREFERRED:Certification as an Accounting Technician (CAT) or Certified Bookkeeper (CB).Salary Range$39,585+ depending on experienceWORKING ENVIRONMENT/EQUIPMENTStandard office equipmentRepetitive use of a keyboardMay 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 MaterialsResume/CV3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisorLetter of interestImportantfor applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any a ditional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.