Accountant I

University of Texas at Austin

2d•$52,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Accounting & Financial Management provides range of financial services and operations to support the fiscal integrity of the University. For more information on Accounting & Financial Management please visit: www.afm.utexas.edu This position offers a hybrid work option with a flexible schedule during standard business hours. Your skills will make a difference. You’ll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will make a difference in the lives of university staff, thereby enhancing the student experience. If you’re the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you’ll like working in our department and for UT Austin. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to: Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%) Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays Teachers Retirement System of Texas: a defined benefit retirement plan Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b) Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities Tuition assistance Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards Must be authorized to work in the United States on an ongoing, full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship. Purpose This position will provide accounting and Centralized Receivables processing and reconciliation support for the university within the Student Accounts Receivable department.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
Experience in financial reporting and analysis.
Experience in report writing.
Advanced Excel skills.
Proficient with MS Windows, Word, Excel and Outlook.
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills, flexibility and attention to detail.
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to maintain a professional demeanor in a fast-paced, student services office.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated ability to perform multiple duties and meet deadlines.
Experience working in a university environment.
Experience working with internal and external customers.
Experience working with databases.
One to three years’ experience in governmental accounting.
Professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

Review and reconcile daily journal vouchers for university transactions to ensure proper accounting to Centralized Receivables records (for web vouchers, credit card vouchers, treasury vouchers, etc.).
Research any discrepancies in daily vouchers and make appropriate corrections promptly.
Handle daily G5 draw for Direct Loans.
Process credit card chargebacks, manual credit card refund requests, and enrollment deposit forfeitures.
Complete reconciliation of Centralized Receivables to Accounting balances monthly.
Promptly research and correct any discrepancies.
Produce accounting reports from IQ Author/Cognos and receivables reports from DEFINE as necessary.
Handle the monthly 063 job to apply transactions to departmental accounts in relation to fee billing changes.
Complete the 042 process to charge departmental accounts for initial charges on a student’s account each semester.
Provide customer support for departments, students, and other customers of the university in relation to Centralized Receivables.
Act as backup support for Returned Checks desk and act as backup support for Scholarship Services desk.

Benefits

Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Teachers Retirement System of Texas: a defined benefit retirement plan
Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
Tuition assistance
Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card