Higher Education Hiring | Accountant at University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas, United States

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University of the Incarnate Word

Location: San Antonio, Texas
Category: Business And Financial Management
Application Deadline: Open until filled

Job Description

Position Title	Accountant
UIW Mission	University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.
Position Summary	The Accountant position is responsible for performing routine and complex accounting and analytical work requiring professional knowledge of the theory and practice of recording, classifying, examining, analyzing accounting records and financial transactions, and generating and monitoring financial reports. The Accountant reports to the Grants Accounting Manager.
Benefits	UIW has been identified year after year as one of the nation’s Great Colleges to Work For based on employee feedback. UIW offers an outstanding benefits package for full-time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, numerous paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Tuition benefits include UIW tuition waivers, tuition exchange programs and Brainpower Connection discounts for employees and dependents. Retirement benefits include 403b retirement plans with a 7% employer match, plus a retirement health solution. We also offer employer-paid Life/AD&D, long-term disability, pet insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness programs, employee discount program, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility and more! Please refer to the Human Resources webpage for additional details on our benefits and eligibility.

Job Duties

Job Duty Name	Reconciliations
Description of Job Duties	Post daily banking activity to the general ledger for cash accounts for the university. Import large volumes of cash receipts from athletics 3rd party ticketing platform; analyze data for corresponding reconciliation and journal entry adjustments. Communicate with Athletics Business Manager to resolve discrepancies. Maintain and reconcile monthly reports, statements, and other records of financial transactions. Reconcile monthly bank accounts and general ledger balance sheet accounts and other departmental accounts for quarterly close and year end audit.

Job Duty Name

Reconciliations

Description of Job Duties

Post daily banking activity to the general ledger for cash accounts for the university.
Import large volumes of cash receipts from athletics 3rd party ticketing platform; analyze data for corresponding reconciliation and journal entry adjustments. Communicate with Athletics Business Manager to resolve discrepancies.
Maintain and reconcile monthly reports, statements, and other records of financial transactions.
Reconcile monthly bank accounts and general ledger balance sheet accounts and other departmental accounts for quarterly close and year end audit.

Job Duty Name	General Ledger Accounting
Description of Job Duties	Analyze general ledger accounts; prepare, review and post journal entries, budget adjustments and transfers. Monitor budgets for any necessary budget adjustments or corresponding transfers to balance budgets. Provide supporting documentation to managers and senior staff when necessary. Prepare work papers and year end audit schedules. Perform accounting duties for gift, scholarship and endowment accounts. Perform quarterly and year end closing entries.

Job Duty Name

General Ledger Accounting

Description of Job Duties

Analyze general ledger accounts; prepare, review and post journal entries, budget adjustments and transfers.
Monitor budgets for any necessary budget adjustments or corresponding transfers to balance budgets.
Provide supporting documentation to managers and senior staff when necessary.
Prepare work papers and year end audit schedules.
Perform accounting duties for gift, scholarship and endowment accounts.
Perform quarterly and year end closing entries.

Job Duty Name	Grants Accounting & Financial Reporting
Description of Job Duties	Assist with reviewing and monitoring restricted/grants budgets to ensure compliance with grant guidelines and university spending policies. Assist with financial reporting and invoicing external agencies for reimbursement of grant or restricted expenditures. Assist with providing any accounting data to the department of athletics for athletics reporting. Assist with monthly mailouts of monthly budgets to departmental personnel; respond to any inquiries related to their budgets. Set up chart of account codes for new awards, gift, scholarships, etc. Assist with university surveys: IPEDS, FISAP, NSF, etc.

Job Duty Name

Grants Accounting & Financial Reporting

Description of Job Duties

Assist with reviewing and monitoring restricted/grants budgets to ensure compliance with grant guidelines and university spending policies.
Assist with financial reporting and invoicing external agencies for reimbursement of grant or restricted expenditures.
Assist with providing any accounting data to the department of athletics for athletics reporting.
Assist with monthly mailouts of monthly budgets to departmental personnel; respond to any inquiries related to their budgets.
Set up chart of account codes for new awards, gift, scholarships, etc.
Assist with university surveys: IPEDS, FISAP, NSF, etc.

Job Duty Name	Documentation
Description of Job Duties	Document processes and procedures for areas of responsibility. Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Duty Name

Documentation

Description of Job Duties

Document processes and procedures for areas of responsibility.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge Skills and Abilities	Strong knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of accounting. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications, databases, spreadsheets, and/or word processing. Strong skills in operating a calculator and/or a ten key adding machine. Ability to effectively analyze and evaluate accounting problems. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing. Ability to effectively apply accounting principles and practices to non-profit accounting. Ability to effectively interpret and analyze financial documents and reports. Ability to effectively prepare a variety of financial statements, reports, and analyses. Ability to effectively meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment. Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, and use rational judgment in making work-related decisions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, management, community, and general public. Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures. Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.
Required Education	Bachelors Degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university.
Required Work Experience	Two (2) years of accounting experience.
Preferred Qualifications	Three (3) years of accounting experience. Master of Business Administration. Non-profit accounting experience.
Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations	None specified.
Work Hours	Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm with extended hours as needed to meet departmental goals.
Physical Demands	None specified.

Posting Details

Posting Number	AS2075PO
Number of Vacancies	1
Job Type	Full Time
Job Category	Administrator (exempt)
Desired Start Date	01/06/2025
Position End Date (if temporary)
Reports to	Grants Accounting Manager
Salary	$55,000-$60,000 Annualized
Open Date	11/11/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant	N/A.
EOE	UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).
Title IX	This position is considered a “Responsible Employee” under Title IX federal regulations and “Mandatory Reporter” under Texas state law and the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy. As a Mandatory Reporter, this position requires you as the employee to promptly report any incident that you witness or receive information about Title IX violations. These reporting responsibilities are set out in the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy.