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Accountant I

Position Number: 6235428
Location: El Paso, TX
Position Type: Business - Accounting

Accountant I

Job ID: 13501
Location: El Paso, TX
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About UTEP

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.

UTEP is America's leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 85% of our 25,000 students are Hispanic, and half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 170 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.

Position Information

Hiring Department: Facilities

Posting End Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 5/20/2025.

Hours: 40 hours per week, standard Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm, flexibility is required on evenings and weekends

FLSA status: Exempt

Earliest Start Date: 06/02/2025

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Required Application Materials:

Resume
Cover Letter
List of three references

The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents' performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents' immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver's license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions.

Purpose of Position

The Accountant I provides financial support to the Facilities Management (FM) department by performing detailed reviews, reconciliations, and financial analyses. This role ensures compliance with university policies and accounting standards while assisting with procurement, budgeting, and special projects.

Essential Functions

Review, analyze, and correct discrepancies in the allocation of expenditures, encumbrances, and revenues across cost centers.

Perform financial reconciliations of departmental operations.

Reviews contracts, purchase orders, and payment vouchers for accuracy, and compliance with policies.

Support departmental staff by responding to budgetary and financial inquiries.

Responsible for the procurement process for FM departments, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Assists in the preparation of financial reports and the department's annual operating budget.

Contribute to various special projects as assigned.

Collaborate with other university teams (e.g., AP, AR, procurement) to ensure smooth financial operations.

Monitor and ensure adherence to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), as well as university financial policies and procedures.

Knowledge of all Microsoft Office software and able to learn and use institutional software systems.

Complies with all State and University policies.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field.

and

Experience: No prior experience required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

One year in a business environment.

Proficient in all MS Office Suite products, specifically Excel.

Familiar with Finance ERP systems, specifically Peoplesoft, procurement systems, and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).

Demonstrates creative and conceptual thinking skills, as well as strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Manages time effectively, juggling multiple priorities, to consistently execute high quality deliverables.

Additional Information

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must lift and move up to 25 pounds.

The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate.

In keeping with its access, excellence and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries-including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident-about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747-8358, by email at titleix@utep.edu, or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 312.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.

To apply, visit https://zahr-prd-candidate-ada.utshare.utsystem.edu/psp/ZAHRPRDADA/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=2&JobOpeningId=13501&PostingSeq=1