Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Location : San Antonio, TX

Regular / Temporary : Regular

Job ID : 12055

Full / Part Time : Full Time

Org Marketing Statement

The University of Texas at San Antonio is a Tier One research university and a Hispanic Serving Institution specializing in cybersecurity, health, fundamental futures, and social-economic transformation.

With more than 34,300 students, it is the largest university in the San Antonio region. UTSA advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service, and with an intentional focus on career readiness the university produces more graduates for the workforce than any other institution in the region.

It is a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property - for Texas, the nation and the world.

UTSA has been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online , on UTSA Today or on X (formerly Twitter) , Instagram , Facebook , YouTube or LinkedIn .

Posting End Date : Applications will be accepted through 11 : 59 PM CDT on 07 / 08 / 2024. At the discretion of the hiring department, this position posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Salary Range : Up to $72,715 annualized, commensurate with education, experience and qualifications.

Hours : up to 40 hours per week, exempt.

Required Application Materials :

• Resume is required.
• Cover Letter is preferred.

Essential Functions

Job Summary

Coordinate development of consolidated financial reports and analysis for the university and coach, mentor and develop accounting staff.

Core Responsibilities

• Responsible for the application of advanced accounting knowledge, supervisory skills, and abilities in the preparation of a variety of complex regular and special financial reports and statements.
• Oversees preparation, examination, audit, and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and other financial reports for the University.

Assesses and ensures accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.

• Reviews work of accounting staff and provides guidance and training in the application of generally accepted accounting principles and system accounting requirements.
• Acts as financial reporting liaison with the university system and state comptroller personnel.
• Reconciles, researches, analyzes, and reports reasons for variances in accounts and appropriations.
• Determines the need to open and close major projects in the accounting system.
• Analyses business operations and identifies improvements for departmental processes and users.
• Evaluates and recommends appropriate coding requirements for departments making journal entries. Assists departments with understanding the accounting system.
• Participates in the interviewing process for accounting staff.
• Supervises student loan accounting process and reconciliations.
• Promotes safety and environmental protection by immediately reporting unsafe situations, spills, and accidents; following University safety plans / procedures / protocols;

and participating in appropriate safety training.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited institution.
• Five (5) years of experience in a university, public, or governmental setting with knowledge of fund accounting procedures including a minimum of one year of supervisory experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• A commitment to excellence and attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Proficient with financial accounting systems and software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Additional Information

• UTSA is a tobacco free campus.
• This is a security sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
• Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

Working Conditions

Working Environment :

• Office environment.
• Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions, or other business-related events.
• Occasional after-hours and weekend work or overtime may be required.

Physical Demands :

• Sedentary work; sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required, only occasionally.
• Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally.

This position primarily works remotely in Texas but may work on campus on an infrequent basis (approximately four days or less per month).

When an employee is required to work on campus, travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility. Applicants must be adaptable and open to working in both environments.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status.

The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination.

Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. UTSA campuses are accessible to persons with disabilities.

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