Senior Accountant - Capital Assets

About Us - Values Overview:

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year. We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team. Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

The UNT Controller leads financial management and accounting activities that provide high quality, efficient, effective, and accurate financial services to all UNT Denton 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, and capital asset accounting.

Position Overview

The Controller's Office at the University of North Texas is seeking to hire a Senior Accountant - Capital Assets to join our team. This position will primarily handle capital assets accounting, related assets management areas and ensuring accuracy and compliance. Work involves maintaining, preparing, posting, and balancing accounting and financial statements, records, documents, or reports. Heavy data driven position and with time sensitive deadlines. Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or other related field and three years' of general accounting or related experience, or equivalent combination of experience, education 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

Prior experience in capital assets accounting, state accounting (USAS, Lease Query), higher education accounting and in PeopleSoft application is preferred.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties:

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.
Prepares account reconciliations on a monthly, quarterly or annual basis as needed; researches and reconciles discrepancies in accounts, bank statements, or appropriation balances and reports findings.
Prepares periodic analyses of fund balances and expenditures, and prepares technical reports on payroll, estimates, cost data, and budget items. Audits accounting and financial documents for accuracy and compliance with departmental policies and procedures and state and federal statutes. Classifies, codes, posts, and balances financial and accounting documents and records.
Researches and reconciles discrepancies in accounts, bank statements, or appropriation balances, and reports findings.
Reviews agency accounting records, such as expenditure, fund, appropriation, expense and revenue collection records, and ensures agency assets are accounted for properly. Maintains adequate records of expenditures, funds, appropriations, and expenses, as well as revenue collected and deposited. Maintains systems and controls necessary to provide accurate accounts of expenditures and account balances. May recommend improvements, adaptations, or revisions to the accounting system and develop and/or update accompanying procedures.
Approve expenditures, process cost transfer journals and review new awards for budget restrictions. Prepare invoices in PeopleSoft, cash draws and/or reports in accordance with sponsor guidelines. Accurately prepare and submit a variety of interim and final financial reports as required by external sponsor or auditors. Generate, review, distribute and collect labor reports in accordance with relevant policies, reconciles labor costs to general ledger and makes coding corrections as appropriate. Assists with audits; both internal and external. Assist in creating, monitoring and updating financial related policies and procedures.Answer inquiries, counsels relevant individuals, Principal Investigator (PI) and administrative staff on budget change needs, allowable and allocable charges, documentation requirements, policies and procedures. Resolves simple issues independently and refers more complex issues to higher levels. Remains current on issues in field of research administration to serve as a subject matter expert in order to mitigate risk.Initiate and participate in data cleanup projects.
 
Work Schedule:Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Driving University Vehicle:No

Security Sensitive:This is a Security Sensitive Position.

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Benefits:

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EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.