ACCOUNTANT II

Position InformationPosting NumberSRGV8862Working TitleACCOUNTANT IINumber of Vacancies1LocationEdinburg, TexasDepartmentCollege of Health ProfessionsFTE1.0FLSAExemptScope of JobTo perform professional accounting work in specific assigned area. Responsibilities include the application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, applicable guidelines and accounting knowledge and abilities in the preparation of a variety of regular and special financial reports and statements.Description of Duties• Performs specific accounting tasks toward completion.• Prepares various schedules and statements for the university.• Performs statistical analysis to determine trends, estimates, and the impacts of accounting changes to accounting policies.• May review and supervise the work of junior level accountants.• Prepares narrative reports that summarize and interpret current and projected financial position for management.• Reviews and develops accounting procedures pertaining to area assigned.• Prepares and maintains financial records, ledgers, statements, and reports pertaining to a wide array of University business affairs.• Maintains and reconciles state, federal, and University reports.• Reviews and approves expenditures, monitors University accounts, reconciles receipts and accounts.• Assists in the preparation of budgets and budget analysis.• May refer delinquent accounts to collection agencies.• Maintains liaison with credit agencies/bureaus.• Keeps up to date with accounting principles and any other federal, state, UT System or applicable accounting changes.• Other duties may be assigned.Supervision ReceivedSpecific supervision from assigned supervisor.Supervision GivenMay supervise assigned staff.Required EducationBachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, Management or related field from an accredited University.Preferred EducationN/ALicenses/CertificationsNone.Required ExperienceTwo (2) years' of accounting experience.Preferred ExperienceThe above required experience acquired in Higher Education.EquipmentPersonal computer and related spreadsheet and database software. Use of standard office equipment.Working ConditionsNeeds to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office Environment; some travel and weekend work is required.OtherExceptional planning and organizational skills.Physical CapabilitiesN/AEmployment CategoryFull-TimeMinimum SalaryCommensurate with ExperiencePosted SalaryCommensurate with ExperiencePosition Available Date03/16/2026Grant Funded PositionNoIf Yes, Provide Grant Expiration DatePosting Detail InformationEEO StatementIt is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.Special Instructions to ApplicantsDear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: *Date of Birth *Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956) 665-2451 and/or careers@utrgv.edu.Additional InformationUTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check ( CBC ). Incomplete applications will not be considered.Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Regulatory Affairs.Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/50482Posting Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).Are you a current UTRGV employee?YesNoAre you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutionsYes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutionsNo - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutionsPlease select your highest level of completed education.6th grade education10th grade educationHigh School Diploma or GEDAssociates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College HoursBachelors Degree from an accredited universityMasters Degree from an accredited universityPh. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited universityNone of the abovePlease provide the field of study for your education:(Open Ended Question)Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:Less than 1 year1 year2 years3 years4 years5 years6 years7 years8 years9 years10 yearsOver 10 yearsDo you meet the minimum requirements for this position?YesNoApplicant DocumentsRequired DocumentsResumeUnofficial TranscriptsOptional DocumentsCover Letter/Letter of ApplicationReference Letter 1Reference Letter 2Reference Letter 3Certifications and LicensesTraining CertificatesOther DocumentList of 3 ReferencesUnofficial Transcripts 2Unofficial Transcripts 3Letter of InterestUnofficial Graduate TranscriptsAdditional Document