Accounting Technician - Austin, United States - University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas at Austin

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Austin, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Job Posting Title:
Accounting Technician

Hiring Department:

Moody College of Communication

Position Open To:

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours:

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

-
Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details:

Purpose

Provide key accounting support as part of the Business Services team in the Moody College of Communication.

This position requires the use of initiative and judgment, as well as accounting expertise coupled with strong customer service skills and time management.

This position serves as a member of a team of business professionals supporting a wide range of academic and administrative departments, along with centers and institutes across the College.

Responsibilities:

Process payment and reimbursement vouchers with appropriate documentation in a timely manner with mínimal errors. Prepare purchase orders, payment vouchers, travel vouchers, and other accounting documents using DEFINE and webbased systems. Process and audit for final approval Purchase Orders, RTAs, and other prepayment type of accounting documents. Track documents through all stages of receiving, reconciling, and filing. Process payment vouchers in a timely manner according to the State's Prompt Payment Act.
Reviews/reconciles webbased billings and charges. Review documents (including procurement cards, office supply orders, entertainment, travel, etc.) from other College departments. Ensure departments and units comply with Moody College of Communication and University policies and procedures and State and Federal regulations and provides feedback on incorrect document processing.
Research, evaluate and resolve payment issues and inquiries.
Process account transfers and correction of charges as directed.
Act as backup for coworkers when needed.
Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications- College-level course work or training in accounting or bookkeeping.- Four years of accounting or bookkeeping experience.- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.- Demonstrated commitment to providing excellent customer service and previous experience in a customer-oriented environment.- Professional verbal and written communication.- Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to multitask in an environment with frequent interruptions.- Basic knowledge of MS Suite (Word, Excel) and use of a computer, printer, and fax machine.- Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate._

Preferred Qualifications- More than four years of accounting or bookkeeping experience.- Demonstrated experience with the University of Texas financial systems and accounting procedures.- Experience with travel, entertainment and other types of invoices and voucher processing.- Knowledge of the University's procurement, payment, and audit processes.

Proficiency in Point Plus, UT Market, DEFINE, MS Suite.

Salary Range

$42,500 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions Works in shared office conditions.- Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.

Required Materials- Resume/CV- 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor- Letter of interest

Employment Eligibility:
Retirement Plan Eligibility:
Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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.

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.