The University of Texas at San Antonio

Job Description

Job Title: Accountant II

Code: 9161

Salary Grade: 58

FLSA Status: Exempt

Department/Division: Job available in different departments/divisions

Reports To: In accordance with specific departmental policies

Summary

· Function: To supervise a major area of work in a school accounting system or other large business area.

· Scope: Responsible for the application of advanced accounting knowledge and abilities in the preparation of a variety of complex regular and special financial reports and statements.

Duties

· Typical:

1. Prepare, examine, audit, and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards. Responsibilities include processing asset acquisitions, reconciling capital assets, tax deposits, and bank statements; and performing trend analysis.

2. Prepare month/year-end closing entries and various other reports.

3. Assign work to and review work of other accounting office personnel.

4. Perform additional duties as assigned.

· Periodic:

1. Suggest and assists in the development of new accounting procedures and methods.

Education

Required	Preferred
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in accounting. (Experience cannot substitute for education)	Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in accounting with some graduate coursework in accounting.

Other Requirements

Required	Preferred
Criminal Background Check.(CBC)	N/A

Experience

Required	Preferred
Two years of experience in governmental or commercial accounting.	Three or more years in governmental or commercial accounting with two years within the University of Texas System.

Equipment

Required	Preferred
Personal computers and calculator.	10-key, typewriter, keypunch, and data processing machine capabilities.

Working Conditions

Usual	Special
Normal office environment.	N/A

Supervision

Received	Given
General supervision by an appointed administrative officer.	Supervision over other accounting or clerical personnel.

Accuracy

Proficiency in all phases of the duties performed.

Internal Control

Within the scope of position duties, responsible for seeing that operations are effective and efficient, assets are safeguarded, reliable financial data is maintained, and applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures are complied with.

Security Sensitive

Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to this classification may render the position security sensitive, and thereby subject to the provisions of section 51.215 Texas Education Code.