ACCOUNTANT II

ACCOUNTANT II

Posting Number: SRGV8862

Number of Vacancies: 1

Location: Edinburg, Texas

Department: College of Health Professions

FLSA: Exempt

Scope of Job:

To 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 Received: Specific supervision from assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given: May supervise assigned staff.

Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, Management or related field from an accredited University.

Preferred Education: N/A

Licenses/Certifications: None.

Required Experience: Two (2) years' of accounting experience.

Preferred Experience: The above required experience acquired in Higher Education.

Equipment: Personal computer and related spreadsheet and database software. Use of standard office equipment.

Working Conditions: Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office Environment; some travel and weekend work is required.

Other: Exceptional planning and organizational skills.

Physical Capabilities: N/A

Employment Category: Full-Time

Minimum Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Posted Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Position Available Date: 03/16/2026

Grant Funded Position: No