Temporary Accountant I – Recreational Sports – (UTEMPS)

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Job title: Temporary Accountant I – Recreational Sports – (UTEMPS)





Company: University of Texas at Austin

Job description: Job Posting Title: Temporary Accountant I – Recreational Sports – (UTEMPS)—-Hiring Department: UTemp Pool—-Position Open To: All Applicants—-Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40—-FLSA Status: Non-Exempt—-Earliest Start Date: Immediately—-Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Oct 18, 2024—-Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS—-Job Details:General NotesOnly competitive applicants selected will be contacted and provided with instructions on the continued application process. This temporary assignment may be filled at any time. Please no phone calls or emails. The projected end date for this temporary assignment is October 18, 2024. This temporary assignment may transition to regular status.PurposeOversee the daily accounting activities of Recreational Sports, including all workflow and staff. To perform accounting and related assignments involving the recording, analysis, and reporting of financial data. Responsible for accomplishing accounting assignments involving the application of accounting knowledge and abilities.ResponsibilitiesDevelop guidelines, standards, and priorities, ensuring accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, reconciliations, and files are processed accurately, timely, and in compliance with university policies and procedures. Provide a high level of customer service to internal and external customers. Research and resolve complex issues relative to area of responsibility. Review and approve internally generated electronic documents, verifying propriety and accuracy of account numbers, *DEFINE codes, and fiscal years. Review, code, and post transactions generated by other departments. Investigate activity without supporting documentation. Recruit, hire, train, schedule, manage, and evaluate an accounting team. Actively mentor student employees in the NACE competencies to prepare them for post-collegiate life. Participate in departmental student development activities.Act as liaison with University personnel relative to accounting issues of the department. Correspond with vendors, other University departments, employees, and participants. Serve as a resource for staff regarding accounting and purchasing policies/procedures. Receive feedback from customers/stakeholders and make improvements in processes when possible. Monitor the area’s productivity, and work with others to improve efficiencies.Participate in short- and long-range planning and activities related to process modernization. Devise strategies for implementation and provide guidance and training to RecSports staff. Document changes. Work closely with the Finance Manager regarding changes in accounting and purchasing policies/procedures. Ensure that area budgets are reconciled monthly, job manuals are effective and reflect current systems, and filing systems are current, accurate, and efficient.Serve as a contributing member of the Business Services staff, and work with others in the division to coordinate various accounting and cashiering functions. Occasionally serve as a backup for other positions within Business Services. Perform other tasks as assigned.Required QualificationsA Bachelor’s degree in a related field with at least three years of relevant experience or a high school diploma or GED, with at least five years of experience in accounting, finance, or business operations, including accounts payable, receivable, purchasing, and reconciliations, is required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, is essential. Strong communication skills, the ability to resolve complex issues, and a commitment to providing excellent customer service are also required.Preferred QualificationsBachelors or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred. The ideal candidate will have experience in a university or higher education environment, particularly in managing accounting functions and staff. Advanced knowledge of university-specific systems, such as Workday, Banner, PeopleSoft, or DEFINE (Mainframe) system, is highly desirable. Additionally, experience in recruiting, training, and mentoring an accounting team, including student employees, is preferred. A demonstrated ability to monitor productivity, improve efficiencies, and document process changes is advantageous.Hourly Rate$24.04Working ConditionsAttire: Business CasualNo jeans or t-shirtsWork ShiftHours per week – 40The work schedule is – Monday – Friday 8 am – 5 pmRequired MaterialsResume/CV3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisorImportant 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 into 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.—-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.—-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.—-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 , 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.—-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 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.—-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:
[PDF] [PDF] [PDF] [PDF]—-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 .The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.

Expected salary: $24.04 per hour

Location: USA

Job date: Thu, 05 Sep 2024 03:24:15 GMT



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