Accountant-Senior

UT Health San Antonio•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

Under limited supervision, the Senior Accountant oversees complex accounting projects that require initiative and independent judgment. The position performs advanced accounting functions, manages multiple fund sources, and may lead or mentor lower-level team members. The role supports assigned departments through reconciliations, financial reporting, budget activities, transaction review, accounting and audit functions, and coordination with other departments and divisions. It also conducts special studies and recommends improvements to accounting methods and procedures. A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is required, though experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree. The position calls for broad knowledge of accounting principles and practices, analytical and decision-making skills, strong organization and multitasking, collaboration, independent work with attention to accuracy and detail, initiative in process improvement, excellent communication, and proficiency with applicable software including Microsoft Office. UT San Antonio is a public research university serving approximately 42,000 students and employing 17,000 faculty and staff. The posting describes benefits eligibility for employees working at least 20 hours per week with an appointment of at least 4.5 months. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, paid time off, extended illness leave, paid family leave, paid holidays, and discounts.

Requirements

Broad knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
Analytical and decision-making skills.
Strong multitasking and organizational skills.
Ability to collaborate across and within different levels of the organization.
Ability to work independently with strong attention to accuracy and detail.
Initiative to drive process improvements and efficiencies.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Proficiency in applicable software, including Microsoft Office.
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required; experience may be accepted in lieu of the degree.

Responsibilities

Oversee project reconciliations and prepare financial reports.
Gather, compile, file, and maintain backup documentation for reconciliation projects using system reporting tools.
Maintain operational logs and databases.
Analyze financial reports and records and make recommendations.
Prepare accounting statements and reports.
Conduct studies and make recommendations regarding accounting for reserves, assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenditures.
Assist with budget preparation and implementation, and oversee commitments and other transfers.
Extract and reconcile monthly budget reports.
Review and approve vouchers and deposit reconciliations, and process submitted financial transaction requests.
Maintain accounting and audit functions for assigned departments.
Review and verify the accuracy of journal entries and accounting classifications assigned to records.
Coordinate accounting matters with other departments, locations, and divisions.
Conduct special studies and develop or recommend improved accounting methods and procedures.
Instruct or assign accounting tasks.
Evaluate alternative courses of action and make independent decisions on significant matters within the scope of responsibilities.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

UT SELECT medical insurance, with employee coverage offered free and family coverage available through payroll deduction.
Group term life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance, with additional coverage available for purchase.
Three dental plan options through Delta Dental.
Two vision plan options through Superior Vision Services.
Disability insurance enrollment option.
Flexible spending accounts for qualifying dependent-care and healthcare expenses.
Eligibility for the Teacher Retirement System or Optional Retirement Plan; voluntary retirement programs are also available.
Front-loaded paid time off of 128 to 208 hours annually based on years of service, prorated in the first year based on hire date.
Extended Illness Bank accrual of 8 hours per month.
Paid family leave of up to 240 hours after six months of consecutive employment.
Twelve paid holidays each year.
Discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.