Job Posting Title:
Accountant II
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Hiring Department:
Molecular Biosciences
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Position Open To:
All Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
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FLSA Status:
Exempt
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Earliest Start Date:
Immediately
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Position Duration:
Expected to Continue
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Location:
AUSTIN, TX
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Job Details:
General Notes
The Department of Molecular Biosciences leads in research and education spanning molecular, microbial, cellular, developmental, chemical, plant, structural and systems biology.Exploring the molecular foundations of biology and disease, our faculty include world experts in cell and developmental biology, systems and synthetic biology and structural biology.Our faculty and their teams not only make discoveries that change the world, they leverage these discoveries into state-of-the art courses and training experiences for undergraduate and graduate students as part of our core educational mission.
Purpose
To provide administrative support to the Department of Molecular Biosciences by performing complex accounting functions in areas of accounts payables, account management, customer service, and business processes in compliance with university policy and procedure.
Responsibilities
Attend meetings, act as a liaison and provide accounting expertise or assist and answer any financial related questions. Act as a backup document creator and processor for all actions related to the office.
Provide consistent, timely and reliable communication to clients via email or other methods regarding status of approvals, returns, and process changes.
Perform departmental inventory processes to record and track capitalized equipment and assist with annual certification.
Prepare encumbrances, payments, reimbursements, process ProCards, deposits, tuition, fellowship, and correction vouchers via electronic processing. Maintain payment processing electronic workflow and update client records in UT Box.
Interpret and apply relevant rules, regulations, and policies to ensure financial transactions are consistent with university policies.
Provide backup support for the operational team as assigned. Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree. At least 2 years of accounting-related experience. Strong ability to multi-task and work independently in a fast-paced environment as a member of a large and complex team. Superb interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Proven track record of providing exceptional, consistent, and reliable customer service. Knowledgeable of governmental accounting policies. Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail. Ability to analyze and troubleshoot accounting transactions. Maintain appropriate confidentiality and integrity of sensitive information. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Regular and punctual attendance. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, or other professional related field. More than two years of progressively responsible experience in accounting duties. Proficiency in UT systems such as FRMS and DEFINE. Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team in a dynamic environment and a commitment to providing excellent customer service. Strong excel and analytical skills.
Salary Range
$52,000+ depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
Use of manual dexterity
May work around chemical fumes
May work around standard office conditions
May work around biohazards
May work around chemicals
Work Shift
Required Materials
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
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Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
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Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
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Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
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Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
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Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
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E-Verify:
The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
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Compliance:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
