Accountant
Job Description
WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report , we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
JOB SUMMARY
Provides professional accounting support to the Cecil H. and Ida Green Center for Reproductive Biology Sciences. The center is an academic and basic sciences research center. This position establishes and maintains controls and records of materials and financial transactions, efficient processing and reconciliation of financial transactions and reports related to grant submissions, research-related contracts and endowment expenditures in support of the center's faculty, trainees and research programs. This position works closely with the Accounting Supervisor, the Administrative Manager and the Grants and Contracts Specialist. Requires a thorough understanding of the functions, programs and policies of the department and the University as a whole. Our ideal candidate has experience in PeopleSoft, Workday and grants management. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.
BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
Paid Time Off, available day one
Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required
Education
Bachelor's Degree or
Associate's Degree or
High School Diploma
Experience
2 years Professional experience in governmental and/or commercial accounting or auditing with Bachelor's Degree or
4 years Professional experience in governmental and/or commercial accounting or auditing with Associate's Degree or
6 years Experience in governmental and/or commercial accounting or auditing with High School Diploma
Preferred
Experience in PeopleSoft, Workday and grants management.
JOB DUTIES
Verifies postings in ledgers and journals for accuracy and compliance with prescribed accounting procedures.
Verifies accuracy of accounting ledgers and resolves discrepancies.
Compiles data and prepares spreadsheets related to various financial activities.
Furnishes data for general ledger accounts for correctness of income and/or expenses and for maintenance of adequate balances; reconciles monthly and annual salary reports.
Assists in development and implementation of new or revised accounting and operational procedures.
May compile and prepare monthly, quarterly and/or annual reports as required.
May prepare and/or approve various on-line expenditures, journal vouchers, etc.
May provide working supervision to Accounting Clerk and/or Accountant I positions.
Performs other duties as assigned.
SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, ****** orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
