Accountant III
Excel Campus Activities
Date: 1 week ago
City: Arlington, TX
Contract type: Full time
Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number S06260P Position Title Accountant III Department VP for Student Affairs Location Arlington Job Family Finance/Accounting Position Status Full-time Work Hours Standard Work Schedule
Monday – Friday; 8:00am – 5:00pm
Open to External and Internal Salary Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience. Duration Funding expected to continue Pay Basis Monthly Benefits Eligible Yes Benefits at UTA
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.
https://www.uta.edu/hr/employee-benefits
Benefits
To help you understand the full value of these benefits, we have created a tool that calculates the total worth of your compensation package. This tool takes into account all of the benefits that you are eligible for, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. To access this tool and learn more about the total value of your benefits, please click on the following link:
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Job Summary
The Account III position will be responsible for the application of advanced accounting and general financial knowledge and abilities in the processing, reporting, recordkeeping of complex regular and special invoice payments, billing, and breakeven point accounting to establish and implement cost recovery for multiple departments within Student Affairs. This role will work closely with department directors in a financial advisory role and guide the work of departmental administrative staff to ensure an in-depth understanding of all sources and uses of funds and to inform and coach on financial matters, policies, and procedures.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to this classification, may render the position security sensitive, and thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215 Texas Education Code.
CBC Requirement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.
University Information
The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.
Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100. The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.
ADA Accommodations
The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email [email protected].
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1 Open Until Filled Minimum Number of References Required 3 Maximum Number of References Accepted Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.
Requirement Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Position Information
Posting Number S06260P Position Title Accountant III Department VP for Student Affairs Location Arlington Job Family Finance/Accounting Position Status Full-time Work Hours Standard Work Schedule
Monday – Friday; 8:00am – 5:00pm
Open to External and Internal Salary Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience. Duration Funding expected to continue Pay Basis Monthly Benefits Eligible Yes Benefits at UTA
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.
https://www.uta.edu/hr/employee-benefits
Benefits
To help you understand the full value of these benefits, we have created a tool that calculates the total worth of your compensation package. This tool takes into account all of the benefits that you are eligible for, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. To access this tool and learn more about the total value of your benefits, please click on the following link:
https://resources.uta.edu/hr/services/records/compensation-tools.php
Job Summary
The Account III position will be responsible for the application of advanced accounting and general financial knowledge and abilities in the processing, reporting, recordkeeping of complex regular and special invoice payments, billing, and breakeven point accounting to establish and implement cost recovery for multiple departments within Student Affairs. This role will work closely with department directors in a financial advisory role and guide the work of departmental administrative staff to ensure an in-depth understanding of all sources and uses of funds and to inform and coach on financial matters, policies, and procedures.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Billing, Revenue, Cost Management and Recovery:
- Provide financial information and data to Directors and other relevant staff in multiple departments within Student Affairs, including but not limited to Student Publications, New Maverick Orientation and Transition Programs and Services, Intercultural Student Engagement, Military and Veterans Services, International Education, and Career Services, regarding the status of their cost operations for their service areas covering over $10 million in budgets.
- Process inter- and intra-fund transfers, journal entries, and approval of journal entries to recover costs for all relevant departments’ costs centers.
- Process and track all deposits to relevant cost centers.
- Create point of sale, monthly, and annual billing polices and execute related process utilizing tools for Student Publications regarding ad sales and other sources of revenue.
- Invoice Payment, Related Financial Transactions:
- Plan, supervise, and develop the work of Student Affairs departmental administrative staff in the payment of invoices and other financial transactions (i.e. ProCards).
- Track deliverables and time left on purchase orders.
- Work closely with departmental service/cost center Directors and staff to identify the deliverables specified in the purchase order and authorize payments to vendors.
- Guide the administrative staff responsible for invoice payments and financial tracking of other types of transactions for relevant departments.
- Ensure monthly financial statements are run and reconciled for all cost centers and other projects with administrative staff.
- Breakeven Point Accounting:
- Support all cost center Directors in developing management for their areas by utilizing breakeven point accounting formulas to establish the total cost of ownership (hardware, software, services, and labor), potential revenue, and/or UTA administrative subsidy.
- Provide Directors regular reporting on the current state of their cost centers, recommending best practices regarding management of funding.
- Vendor Management:
- Responsible for monitoring the budgets associated with each departmental and campus project, service, or resource managed by relevant Student Affairs departments.
- Forecast expenses and actual spend for all hardware/software/ personnel.
- Pursue and analyze data to recommend vendor changes and pricing improvement based on trend analysis.
- Special Projects:
- Support departmental cost center owners in identifying services that should be cost recovery/revenue versus those services covered in a general administrative cost.
- Participate in the annual budgeting process for relevant departments.
- Perform Other Duties Assigned:
- Perform other duties as assigned, including but not limited to assistance with other areas’ financial needs during absences, vacancies, and periods of high demand, as well as requests outside of typical accounting responsibilities.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in finance, accounting or similar discipline with five (5) years of experience in relevant field, or nine (9) equivalent combination of education and experience
- Intermediate skills in MS Office 360 with a focus on Excel.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
- At least one (1) years of supervisory experience.
- Five (5) years of experience in higher education accounting, including annual planning, monthly reporting, account reconciliation and variance analysis.
- Experience working with multiple sources and types of funds with different regulations and project periods.
- Knowledge of PeopleSoft.
- A high level of integrity to manage and protect confidential information.
- Aptitude to learn and master new software as needed for the role.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of applications.
- Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
- Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
- Ability to perform complex problem solving to identify complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
- Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
- Ability to work across departments with various stakeholders and a team player.
- Consistent attention to detail.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, organizational skills, and people skills.
Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to this classification, may render the position security sensitive, and thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215 Texas Education Code.
CBC Requirement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.
University Information
The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.
Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100. The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.
ADA Accommodations
The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email [email protected].
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1 Open Until Filled Minimum Number of References Required 3 Maximum Number of References Accepted Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.
Requirement Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * What is the highest level of education attained?
- GED
- High School Diploma
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- PhD or equivalent
- * How many years of progressively responsible experience do you have working in finance or accounting?
- 1 to 2 years
- 2 to 3 years
- 3 to 4 years
- 5 years or more
- * How many years of experience do you have working in higher education?
- None/less than 1 year
- 2 to 3 years
- 4 to 5 years
- 6 years or more
Required Documents
- Resume or CV
- Cover/Interest Letter
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