What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant III, Accounting Services position at UT Southwestern?
WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report , we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
JOB SUMMARY
UTSW is seeking an Accountant III to join their Accounting Operations team in the Department of Accounting and Fiscal Services. This role is primarily responsible for the monthly and annual close process, prepare account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and timeliness, prepare and post journal entries, maintain internal controls and procedural standards for all accounting transactions, provide critical support for the preparation of annual Financial Report, internal and external audits, evaluate current accounting operations, recommend improvements, and implement new processes as needed, provide accounting customer service such as handling requests for check/wire cancellation, reissue and stop payments, request for account reclasses etc., identify problems and then discuss with different departments to resolve discrepancies. The incumbent should have experience and ability to work in PeopleSoft, OneStream, Workivia or similar platform. Strong MS Excel skill is a must. Additionally, this role requires analytical skills, strong written and verbal communication skills to interact with various departments and presetting to leadership.
BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
Paid Time Off, available day one
Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required
Education
Master's Degree or
Bachelor's Degree or
Associate's Degree
Experience
3 years of professional experience in governmental and/or commercial accounting or auditing with Master's Degree or
5 years of professional experience in governmental and/or commercial accounting or auditing with Bachelor's Degree or
7 years of professional experience in governmental and/or commercial accounting or auditing with Associate's Degree
JOB DUTIES
Maintains internal accounting procedures, clerical operations, and workflow to maximize efficiency.
Advises management personnel relative to planning and revising budgets to ensure monies are expended correctly and no financial difficulties occur as result of inadequate planning or underestimates of projected expenses.
Prepares or coordinates preparation of monthly, quarterly, and/or annual financial reports, schedules for such financial reports and other special reports as required.
Approves expense vouchers.
Verifies ledgers for correctness and maintenance of adequate balances and reconciles monthly and annual reports.
May supervise posting of entries to such ledgers as general, accounts payable, and accounts receivable. Examines postings in ledgers and journals for accuracy and compliance with prescribed accounting procedures.
May determine work priorities for staff of lower level Accountants and/or Accounting Clerks.
Performs other duties as assigned.
SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO Statement
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. Benefits UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay
Paid Time Off, available day one
Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report , we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
JOB SUMMARY
UTSW is seeking an Accountant III to join their Accounting Operations team in the Department of Accounting and Fiscal Services. This role is primarily responsible for the monthly and annual close process, prepare account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and timeliness, prepare and post journal entries, maintain internal controls and procedural standards for all accounting transactions, provide critical support for the preparation of annual Financial Report, internal and external audits, evaluate current accounting operations, recommend improvements, and implement new processes as needed, provide accounting customer service such as handling requests for check/wire cancellation, reissue and stop payments, request for account reclasses etc., identify problems and then discuss with different departments to resolve discrepancies. The incumbent should have experience and ability to work in PeopleSoft, OneStream, Workivia or similar platform. Strong MS Excel skill is a must. Additionally, this role requires analytical skills, strong written and verbal communication skills to interact with various departments and presetting to leadership.
BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
Paid Time Off, available day one
Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required
Education
Master's Degree or
Bachelor's Degree or
Associate's Degree
Experience
3 years of professional experience in governmental and/or commercial accounting or auditing with Master's Degree or
5 years of professional experience in governmental and/or commercial accounting or auditing with Bachelor's Degree or
7 years of professional experience in governmental and/or commercial accounting or auditing with Associate's Degree
JOB DUTIES
Maintains internal accounting procedures, clerical operations, and workflow to maximize efficiency.
Advises management personnel relative to planning and revising budgets to ensure monies are expended correctly and no financial difficulties occur as result of inadequate planning or underestimates of projected expenses.
Prepares or coordinates preparation of monthly, quarterly, and/or annual financial reports, schedules for such financial reports and other special reports as required.
Approves expense vouchers.
Verifies ledgers for correctness and maintenance of adequate balances and reconciles monthly and annual reports.
May supervise posting of entries to such ledgers as general, accounts payable, and accounts receivable. Examines postings in ledgers and journals for accuracy and compliance with prescribed accounting procedures.
May determine work priorities for staff of lower level Accountants and/or Accounting Clerks.
Performs other duties as assigned.
SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO Statement
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. Benefits UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay
Paid Time Off, available day one
Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
