Accountant I- Dunn Behavioral Sciences Center

UTHealth Houston•Houston, TX

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Accountant I supports financial operations at the Dunn Behavioral Sciences Center. The role prepares and reviews financial statements and reports, reconciles accounts and departmental ledgers, processes journal entries and fund transfers, monitors revenues and expenditures, and assists departments in maintaining accurate financial records and budgets. It applies accounting principles and procedures to ensure financial information is accurate and timely. Following successful completion of training, the position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with the opportunity to work remotely 2–3 days per week. Employees must permanently reside and work in Texas. This is a security-sensitive position.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or its equivalent.
At least 24 hours of college-level accounting credit.
Permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
Meet the security-sensitive position requirements described in the posting.

Responsibilities

Consolidate monthly revenue and expense figures to produce financial statements for departments.
Reconcile departmental ledgers with records of the Accounting or State Comptroller's Office and initiate adjustments as needed.
Prepare journal vouchers and transfer funds to allocate money and expenses to the correct accounts.
Maintain cash clearing accounts by comparing Accounting and Medical Service Research and Development Plan (MSRDP) records, checking accuracy, and reconciling discrepancies.
Monitor departmental budgetary restraints by auditing deficit expenditures, notifying departments, and assisting with account reconciliation.
Set up and administer accounts, ensuring data accuracy and timeliness.
Prepare financial statements and reports by applying accounting principles to the analysis of departmental revenues and expenditures.
Monitor departmental revenues and expenditures and provide reports to departmental administrators and managers.
Interpret departmental financial statements and reports.
Audit journal and spreadsheet entries and vouchers for errors, balance revenues and expenditures, reconcile accounts, and advise departments of deficit accounts.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees.
Paid holidays, a preventative leave day, and vacation and sick time totaling approximately 37–38 days per year.
Additional vacation accrual with length of service.
Monthly longevity payments after two years of service.
Retirement/pension plan.
Free financial and legal counseling.
Free mental health counseling services.
Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs.
Employee discounts, including entertainment, car rentals, and cell phones.
Resources for child and elder care.