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Department
SYS-System Controller-926000
Job Location
Remote
Full Time/Part Time
Full-Time
Retirement Eligibility
TRS Eligible
Additional Retirement Information
For more information on retirement plan options, please visit https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/retirement-plans/index.php.
Salary Information
Salary commensurate with experience
Department Summary
The UNT System Controller leads financial management and accounting activities that provide high quality, efficient, effective, and accurate financial services to all campus constituents. This team provides timely and accurate financial reporting that will withstand audits and provide reliable and meaningful information to both internal and external stakeholders. Controller operations include campus accounting and financial reporting (excluding budget and decision support), financial statement external audit management, payroll operations, tax compliance, and capital asset accounting.
Position Overview
The University of North Texas System seeks to hire an Accountant to join our team. The Accountant performs routine (journey-level) accounting work. Work involves maintaining, preparing, posting, and balancing accounting and financial statements, records, documents, or reports. May specialize in some phase of accounting work such as federal funds accounting, property and equipment control, cost, payroll, budgeting, bond servicing, cash, or investments. Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Additional Posting Details
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, or equivalent and two years of experience in accounting or auditing; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures affecting the maintenance of accounting records and automated accounting systems.
- Ability to interpret and apply accounting theory; to work accurately with numerical detail; to analyze, consolidate, and interpret accounting data; and to communicate effectively.
- Experience working in one or more functional areas of accounting
- Strong working knowledge of applicable federal and state laws, and accounting practices
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills
- Ability to analyze, consolidate, and present accounting data in clear concise form
Preferred Qualifications
- Current Texas CPA license, ability to gain via reciprocity, or willingness to obtain certification.
- Experience with governmental accounting and/or a Texas public higher education institution.
- Knowledge of investment and bond accounting practices.
- Strong communication skills and demonstrated ability to collaborate with various departments.
- Experience with PeopleSoft.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and Access skills.
Required License / Registration / Certification
Work Schedule
full time
Driving University Vehicle
No
Security Sensitive
This is a security sensitive position
EEO Statement
The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.
Classification Title
Accountant
Physical Requirements
Ability to communicate
Job Duties
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Prepares financial statements, reports, schedules, and exhibits; prepares and/or processes general journal entries; and prepares and/or processes payment, cash, purchase, travel, and related vouchers.
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Prepares account reconciliations; researches and reconciles discrepancies in accounts, bank statements, or appropriation balances and reports findings.
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Prepares periodic analyses of fund balances and expenditures, and prepares technical reports on payroll, estimates, cost data, and budget items
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Audits accounting and financial documents for accuracy and compliance with departmental policies and procedures and state and federal statutes.
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Classifies, codes, posts, and balances financial and accounting documents and records.
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Researches and reconciles discrepancies in accounts, bank statements, or appropriation balances; and reports findings
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Reviews agency accounting records, such as expenditure, fund, appropriation, expense and revenue collection records, and ensures agency assets are accounted for properly.
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Maintains adequate records of expenditures, funds, appropriations, and expenses, as well as revenue collected and deposited.
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Maintains systems and controls necessary to provide accurate accounts of expenditures and account balances
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May recommend improvements, adaptations, or revisions to the accounting system and develop and/or update accompanying procedures.
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Performs related work as assigned.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S6127P
Position End Date (if temporary)
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