Accountant II

University of Texas at Austin•Austin, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for accounts payable transactions, reimbursements, compliance with UT’s policies and procedures, customer service and record retention requirements for documents process for University Housing and Dining (UHD). Responsible for complex administrative decisions for accounting requiring the use of initiative, judgment and coordination with internal and external entities.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Accounting or related field.
At least 2 years governmental or commercial accounting experience.
Use of standard office machines with knowledge of the operations, uses and capabilities of data processing equipment.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of professional accounting experience.
University or higher education work experience.
DEFINE and/or similar experience.
DEFINE experience using GTM and/or VPM modules.
Experience with purchasing and/or using software such POINT Plus, or similar.
FRMS experience.
Proficient experience with Microsoft Office.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills required, including the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and be open to multiple perspectives.
Strong analytical and systems process analysis skills.
Results oriented with strong prioritization and organizational skills.
Committed to continuous learning.

Responsibilities

Function as team lead for Accounts Payable.
Gather/Review documentation to input vouchers in a timely manner for payments, reimbursements, and interdepartmental transfers.
Audit vouchers for accuracy in invoice/contract/PO amounts, accounts and departmental budget coding.
Develops and recommends the implementation of departmental goals and objectives.
Verify that amounts on contracts and purchase orders are accurate to process payment vouchers.
Reconcile statements received from vendors in a timely manner.
Assist with the onboarding of new hires and help maintain new hire training requirements.
Supervisory functions as assigned.
Effectively communicates with team members, supervisors and customers via oral and written format.
Consistently displays a sense of urgency and responsiveness in identifying and addressing needs of customers, vendors, team members, and management.
Displays a proactive approach to addressing change and adapts to a variety of assignments.
Effectively demonstrates knowledge of University policies and business procedures.
Ensures that work reflects accuracy, neatness, thoroughness and compliance with the position’s standard operating procedures.
Uses collaborative solutions in problem-solving whenever appropriate.
Remain current regarding new developments, technologies and processes in all areas of position’s responsibility.
Attend meetings, act as a liaison and assist with issues related to accounts payable.
Maintain documented procedures on processes related to accounts payable.
Provide support for Financial Services Team where needed.
Other duties as assigned.