Research Accountant I

Plans, directs and manages accounting activities within Grants Management Accounting.

Essential Functions

Performs duties at a BEGINNER LEVEL such as:

Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to accounts in the University's general ledger.

Applies funds received both as check and ACH to appropriate project/invoices.

Downloads and reconcilers bank deposits daily.

Performs statistical analyses to determine trends, estimates, and the impact of significant changes to the aging report.

Reviews contracts, NOAs, emails, GARTs and invoices for information regarding payments received.

Audits, investigates, and corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial entries in the AR module.

Determines proper handling of financial transactions, works with multiple departments to inquire about payment status.

Monitors compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and University policy and procedures.

Assists with various special projects as needed, such as the testing of institutional software systems.

Knowledge of all Microsoft Office software and able to learn and use institutional software systems, to include Peoplesoft, ORSP tools, GART, Milestones Database and Subcontract Database.

Complies with all State and University policies.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration with 15 credit hours in accounting from a four-year College or university.

Additional Information

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently stand and walk. The employee must regularly sit; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must lift and move up to 10pounds.

The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate.

In keeping with its access, excellence and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at [email protected].