Accountant II, Anesthesiology

About the role

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center ranked the No. 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth by U.S. News & World Report, we invest in employees with opportunities for career growth and development. The Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management is recruiting an Accountant II to join their Financial Affairs Team. This role ensures accurate financial processing, reconciliation, and reporting while maintaining compliance with institutional and funding policies. Key responsibilities include managing and reconciling grant funds, PeopleSoft and Procurement Portal transactions, processing journal entries, reconciling OneCard transactions, department reconciliation, and analyzing accounting data for planning and reporting purposes. The position requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail, proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, ability to apply mathematical reasoning to analyze data and identify discrepancies, and sound judgment in applying and interpreting policies, procedures, and accounting principles. An accounting degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verifies postings in ledgers and journals for accuracy and compliance with prescribed accounting procedures
• Verifies accuracy of accounting ledgers and resolves discrepancies
• Compiles data and prepares spreadsheets related to various financial activities
• Furnishes data for general ledger accounts for correctness of income and/or expenses and for maintenance of adequate balances; reconciles monthly and annual salary reports
• Assists in development and implementation of new or revised accounting and operational procedures
• May compile and prepare monthly, quarterly and/or annual reports as required
• May prepare and/or approve various on-line expenditures, journal vouchers, etc.
• May provide working supervision to Accounting Clerk and/or Accountant I positions
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education and experience combinations (one required):

• Bachelor's Degree plus 2 years professional experience in governmental and/or commercial accounting or auditing
• Associate's Degree plus 4 years professional experience in governmental and/or commercial accounting or auditing
• High School Diploma plus 6 years experience in governmental and/or commercial accounting or auditing

Skills

• Ability to apply mathematical reasoning to analyze data and identify discrepancies in financial accounts
• Ability to exercise considerable judgment in interpretation of policy and application of accounting procedures and practices to work problems
• Knowledge of spreadsheets and word-processing software
• Skill in using ten key by touch

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare — no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

Working conditions

Office setting.

Full-time, day shift position at 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX. Regular employee status.