Job Description
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WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report , we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
JOB SUMMARY
The accountant II position will provide financial support for the Department of Family and Community Medicine. This role ensures accurate financial processing, reconciliation, and reporting while maintaining compliance with institutional and funding policies. Key responsibilities include department reconciliation, PeopleSoft and Procurement Portal transactions, processing non-salary cost transfer; assist with budget and analyzing accounting data for planning and reporting purposes. Ability to multi-task and provide great customer service is a plus. This position requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail, proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, ability to apply mathematical reasoning to analyze data and identify discrepancies, sound judgement in applying and interpreting policies, procedures, and accounting principles.
BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
Paid Time Off, available day one
Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required
Education
Bachelor's Degree or
Associate's Degree or
High School Diploma
Experience
2 years Professional experience in governmental and/or commercial accounting or auditing with Bachelor's Degree or
4 years Professional experience in governmental and/or commercial accounting or auditing with Associate's Degree or
6 years Experience in governmental and/or commercial accounting or auditing with High School Diploma
JOB DUTIES
Verifies postings in ledgers and journals for accuracy and compliance with prescribed accounting procedures.
Verifies accuracy of accounting ledgers and resolves discrepancies.
Compiles data and prepares spreadsheets related to various financial activities.
Furnishes data for general ledger accounts for correctness of income and/or expenses and for maintenance of adequate balances; reconciles monthly and annual salary reports.
Assists in development and implementation of new or revised accounting and operational procedures.
May compile and prepare monthly, quarterly and/or annual reports as required.
May prepare and/or approve various on-line expenditures, journal vouchers, etc.
May provide working supervision to Accounting Clerk and/or Accountant I positions.
Performs other duties as assigned.
SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.
EEO Statement
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. Benefits UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay
Paid Time Off, available day one
Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
