Accountant III for VPIR

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.
• Affords assistance 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 and Skills

• Knowledge of all Microsoft Office software.
• Able to learn and use institutional software systems.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration with a concentration in Finance, or a related discipline.
• Experience: Four years of relevant experience; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

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

• 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
• Retail Programs
• 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

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.

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 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.