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 Position Information 

Posting Number  | S06229P
Position Title  | Accountant II
Department  | Science
Location  | Arlington
Job Family  | Finance/Accounting
Position Status  | Full-time
Work Hours  | Standard
Work Schedule  | Monday- Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m
Open to  | External and Internal
Salary  | Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience up to $56,500.
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.
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Job Summary  | The Accountant II will provide accounting support for the College of Science Dean’s Office which includes a number of organizational processes such as reconciling statements, analyzing reports, monitoring the shared cosbom email, budget transfers, monitoring cost centers and projects. This position requires the ability to exercise initiative and independent judgement, including working effectively with all levels of staff, faculty, and administration.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities  | Prepares and analyzes financial reports to facilitate in decision-making for the college. Meets monthly with College Business Officer (CBO), Business Operations Manager (BOM) and departmental staff to discuss cost center balances and other financial issues that might arise. Assists administrative staff with monitoring the College of Science shared email inbox. This includes: Reviewing emails that are sent to the shared inbox and helping to assign tasks to the correct staff for processing. Monitoring the Teams task board to ensure that tasks are being created and processed in a timely manner. Coding emails and saving backup documents to properly secure historical data. Answering questions and responding to issues that arise.  Manages reconciliation of statements for cost centers and projects in Sahara for the Dean of Science. Will follow-up on correction requests and resolves any discrepancies. Indirectly supervises and trains two Administrative Assistant II positions. This includes: Is a subject matter expert for all the processes that the Administrative Assistant II’s perform. Works with BOM to train Administrative Assistants on standard Team task creation techniques. Answers questions and provides guidance on tasks. May delegate work during peak times to ensure all incoming tasks are processed efficiently. Works with BOM to create, implement, and continuously improve standardized processes for delivering administrative support services. Provides guidance on new policies and procedures as they are issued. Assists CBO and BOM with annual Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) budget process preparation. Processes budget transfers and monitors costs centers and projects within the college. Provides backup to Administrative Assistant II’s for processing travel authorizations, expense reports, requisitions, purchase orders, vouchers, and Procard reconciliation. Serves as a liaison between the Dean’s office and other departments within the college regarding financial, budgetary, or administrative processes. Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications  | Bachelor’s degree in accounting. Three (3) years of experience in accounting or an equivalent mix of education and relevant experience in similar role. Average knowledge in Excel.
Preferred Qualifications  | Three (3) years of experience in a large academic department or relevant experience in similar role. Experience with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook). Experience with PeopleSoft, UT Share, or similar software. Knowledge of university policies and procedures.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities  | Excellent organizational and customer service skills. Attention to Detail. Ability to be flexible to the needs of the office.
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Special Conditions for Eligibility  | Specific job requirements or physical location of positions allocated to this classification 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 ADADocs@uta.edu.

 Posting Detail Information 

Number of Vacancies  | 1
Open Until Filled  |
Minimum Number of References Required  | 3
Maximum Number of References Accepted  | 3
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.

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