Accountant I (Temp)

$35,568 - $35,568/Yr

University of Maryland - El Paso, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

El Paso, TX

10,001+ employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Accountant I position at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a temporary full-time role focused on applying accounting principles to analyze financial information, prepare adjusting entries, and generate financial reports. The role supports the Division of Business Affairs and contributes to the financial transparency and compliance of the university's operations.

Responsibilities

• Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to accounts in the University's general ledger.
• Allocates expenditures, encumbrances, receipts, receivables, etc. based on reports and schedules.
• Performs statistical analyses to determine trends, estimates, and the impact of significant changes to accounting policy.
• Prepares narrative reports that explain findings and recommendations.
• Analyzes financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital.
• Prepares reports that summarize and interpret current and projected financial position for management.
• Audits contracts, orders, and vouchers and prepares reports to substantiate individual transactions prior to settlement.
• Reviews, investigates, and corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial entries documents and reports.
• Determines proper handling of financial transactions.
• Monitors compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and University policy and procedures.
• Assists periodically in the preparation of the Annual Financial Report, Operating Budget, and Legislative Appropriation Request.
• Assists with various special projects as needed.
• Manages invoicing and financial reporting for all activities and events.
• Ensures accurate tracking of financial activity, including reconciliation and conciliation of accounts.
• Performs forecasts, projections, and budgeting.
• Maintains checks and balances to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance preferred, but open to Business Administration degree with 15 credit hours in accounting from a four-year college or university.
• Proficient in Excel, including VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with PeopleSoft.
• Experience with purchasing management systems.

Benefits

• Salary of $35,568 annually.
• Flexible working hours, including evenings and weekends as required.