University of Texas at El Paso
Accountant I
University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, Texas, us, 88568
About UTEP 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.
The University of Texas at El Paso is Americas 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 24,000 students are Hispanic, and more than half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 172 bachelors, masters and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.
Position Information Hiring Department: Student Business Services
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: 35,568 annually
Required Application Materials:
Resume List of three references Cover Letter is strongly encouraged.
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 drivers 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.
Purpose of Position Reconcile general ledger accounts with various software, extract general ledger information, compile monthly reconciliation reports by applying principles of accounting to analyze financial information. Provide customer service to students, staff, faculty, employees and other constituents regarding tuition, billing, financial holds, and refunds. Comply with all State and University policies.
Essential Functions
Your natural ability to stay organized, actively listen, have strong communication skills, maintain confidential information and use excellent judgement is essential for this position. The variety of tasks and projects will vary daily, and no day will be the same in this role. You will need to be a team member that can jump in, build relationships, take initiative to solve problems and deliver value driven results.
Customer Service Assist students, faculty, staff and constituents by responding to incoming calls, emails and QLess. Audit student accounts, as needed, to ensure accuracy of charges/payments. Assist with reviewing tuition and fee assessments, tuition loans and payment plans to ensure accuracy. Other duties as assigned.
Accountant Compile, verify, prepare and analyze monthly reconciliation reports to ensure that business transactions such as funds received/disbursed are accurately accounted for in spreadsheets and databases. Reconcile general ledger accounts with various software to compile reconciliation reports and balance sheets. Review, research and prepare narrative reports that explain findings and recommendations of inconsistencies in financial entries documents and reports. Determine proper handling of financial transactions such as bank wire transfers/ACH. Allocate expenditures, encumbrances, receipts and receivables etc. based on reports and schedules. Monitor compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and University policy and procedures. Assist with various special projects, as needed. Prepare purchase orders and vou hers as needed. Other duties as assigned.
In The First Week, Expect To Onboard, integrate into Student Business Services; meet your colleagues. Shadow team members to learn core operations and begin to understand SBS processes. Explore the current tools and resources and understand how they are currently used.
In The First Month, Expect To Deep dive into the SBS accounting processes. Complete required training to gain access to Banner and PeopleSoft. Learn the different software that are utilized within our office. Understand the various accounting components impacting reconciliations such as detail codes, categories and cost centers. Begin to review, verify, analyze monthly reconciliation reports to ensure accuracy of business transactions. Begin to handle day-to-day customer inquiries in person, call, email or QLess.
In The First Three Months, Expect To Compile, verify and prepare monthly reconciliation reports and balance sheets for designated cost centers. Reconcile general ledger accounts with various software to compile reconciliation reports and balance sheets. Determine proper handling of financial transactions such as bank wire transfers/ACH. Allocate expenditures, encumbrances, receipts and receivables etc. based on reports and schedules. Confidently handle day-to-day requests independently.
In The First Six Months, Expect To Review, research and prepare narrative reports that explain findings and recommendations of inconsistencies in financial entries documents and reports. Monitor compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and University policy and procedures. Reflect on your observations since you started and identify where there are additional areas for improvement. Be viewed as a trusted resource throughout UTEP..
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.
Required Qualifications:
Education: Bachelors degree in business or related field, preferably accounting or finance from four-year College or university.
and
Experience: One (1) year prior accounting experience.
Proven ability to manage multiple tasks while paying strict attention to detail. Ability to answer customer questions, provide information, and direct customers to other areas Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Strong organizational skills with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Proven track record of handling customer queries and issues with speed and professionalism. Experience in providing customer service support. Bilingual (English, Spanish) English dominant. Advanced experience in Microsoft Excel (e.g., VLOOKUP and pivot tables), Office suite software and able to learn and use institutional software systems.
Preferred Qualifications:
2-5 years of prior accounting experience.
Experience with the following software or similar: Banner PeopleSoft Rabbet
Additional Information 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, t
The University of Texas at El Paso is Americas 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 24,000 students are Hispanic, and more than half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 172 bachelors, masters and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.
Position Information Hiring Department: Student Business Services
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: 35,568 annually
Required Application Materials:
Resume List of three references Cover Letter is strongly encouraged.
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 drivers 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.
Purpose of Position Reconcile general ledger accounts with various software, extract general ledger information, compile monthly reconciliation reports by applying principles of accounting to analyze financial information. Provide customer service to students, staff, faculty, employees and other constituents regarding tuition, billing, financial holds, and refunds. Comply with all State and University policies.
Essential Functions
Your natural ability to stay organized, actively listen, have strong communication skills, maintain confidential information and use excellent judgement is essential for this position. The variety of tasks and projects will vary daily, and no day will be the same in this role. You will need to be a team member that can jump in, build relationships, take initiative to solve problems and deliver value driven results.
Customer Service Assist students, faculty, staff and constituents by responding to incoming calls, emails and QLess. Audit student accounts, as needed, to ensure accuracy of charges/payments. Assist with reviewing tuition and fee assessments, tuition loans and payment plans to ensure accuracy. Other duties as assigned.
Accountant Compile, verify, prepare and analyze monthly reconciliation reports to ensure that business transactions such as funds received/disbursed are accurately accounted for in spreadsheets and databases. Reconcile general ledger accounts with various software to compile reconciliation reports and balance sheets. Review, research and prepare narrative reports that explain findings and recommendations of inconsistencies in financial entries documents and reports. Determine proper handling of financial transactions such as bank wire transfers/ACH. Allocate expenditures, encumbrances, receipts and receivables etc. based on reports and schedules. Monitor compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and University policy and procedures. Assist with various special projects, as needed. Prepare purchase orders and vou hers as needed. Other duties as assigned.
In The First Week, Expect To Onboard, integrate into Student Business Services; meet your colleagues. Shadow team members to learn core operations and begin to understand SBS processes. Explore the current tools and resources and understand how they are currently used.
In The First Month, Expect To Deep dive into the SBS accounting processes. Complete required training to gain access to Banner and PeopleSoft. Learn the different software that are utilized within our office. Understand the various accounting components impacting reconciliations such as detail codes, categories and cost centers. Begin to review, verify, analyze monthly reconciliation reports to ensure accuracy of business transactions. Begin to handle day-to-day customer inquiries in person, call, email or QLess.
In The First Three Months, Expect To Compile, verify and prepare monthly reconciliation reports and balance sheets for designated cost centers. Reconcile general ledger accounts with various software to compile reconciliation reports and balance sheets. Determine proper handling of financial transactions such as bank wire transfers/ACH. Allocate expenditures, encumbrances, receipts and receivables etc. based on reports and schedules. Confidently handle day-to-day requests independently.
In The First Six Months, Expect To Review, research and prepare narrative reports that explain findings and recommendations of inconsistencies in financial entries documents and reports. Monitor compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and University policy and procedures. Reflect on your observations since you started and identify where there are additional areas for improvement. Be viewed as a trusted resource throughout UTEP..
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.
Required Qualifications:
Education: Bachelors degree in business or related field, preferably accounting or finance from four-year College or university.
and
Experience: One (1) year prior accounting experience.
Proven ability to manage multiple tasks while paying strict attention to detail. Ability to answer customer questions, provide information, and direct customers to other areas Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Strong organizational skills with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Proven track record of handling customer queries and issues with speed and professionalism. Experience in providing customer service support. Bilingual (English, Spanish) English dominant. Advanced experience in Microsoft Excel (e.g., VLOOKUP and pivot tables), Office suite software and able to learn and use institutional software systems.
Preferred Qualifications:
2-5 years of prior accounting experience.
Experience with the following software or similar: Banner PeopleSoft Rabbet
Additional Information 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, t