Job Posting Title:
General Accountant
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Hiring Department:
Dell Medical School
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Position Open To:
All Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
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FLSA Status:
Exempt
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Earliest Start Date:
Immediately
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Position Duration:
Expected to Continue
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Location:
AUSTIN, TX
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Job Details:
Purpose
The General Accountant provides support for accounting and reporting operations at Dell Med, including but not limited to, general ledger submissions, review of expenses in accordance with state requirements, and financial operations support for the school and health system.
Responsibilities
Journal Entries & Managing Reporting Accruals
Prepares accruals and monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
Ensures compliance with GAAP and other regulatory requirements
Prepares and posts journal entries in an accurate and timely manner.
Ensures compliance with accounting standards.
Financial Data Analysis & Variance Reporting
Analyzes financial data to identify variances.
Prepares detailed explanations for variances.
Prepares and maintains reports for tax filings ahead of deadlines
Presents findings to management.
Stakeholder Engagement
Communicates with internal departments and external partners.
Provides financial information and support as needed.
Fosters positive relationships with stakeholders.
Reconciliation and Funds Management
Reviews and reconciles expense activities for assigned departments
Ensures accuracy and completeness of financial records.
Addresses discrepancies promptly.
System Improvements & Training
Assists in the development and implementation of accounting systems.
Identifies opportunities for process improvements.
Provides training for junior accounting staff.
Keeps up to date with changes in accounting standards and regulations.
Audit Support and Cost Center Maintenance
Establishes funds and coordinates with central offices as needed.
Compiles and prepares data requests for audits
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or other business-related field.
Two years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Accounting or other business-related field.
Five years of experience in healthcare, with increasing responsibility.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
Salary Range
$61,000 + depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
This is a full-time position; remote work is expected with limited possibility of hybrid work.
Standard office environment and equipment.
Requires occasional travel to local, state, and national meetings.
Required Materials
Resume/CV
- 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
- Letter of interest
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
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Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
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Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
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Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
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Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
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Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
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E-Verify:
The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
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Compliance:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
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