ACCOUNTANT III

Scope of Job:

To perform highly skilled work involving immediate supervision of a major area of an accounting system or other large business area. Responsibilities include the application of advanced accounting knowledge and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the preparation of a variety of complex, regular and special financial reports and statements.

Description of Duties:

• Assumes direct responsibility for daily operations of a major section of an accounting system or large business area.
• Assists in the development and implementation of goals, policies, priorities and procedures related to financial management, budget, accounting and payroll functions.
• Coordinates the activities of assigned employees to achieve maximum efficiency.
• Initiates, designs, and implements accounting procedures and controls for subsystems within each major section.
• Assigns various duties to employees within a major section and is directly responsible for their performance.
• Researches and recommends solutions to problems which arise in the daily course of business.
• Identifies and resolves problems and inconsistencies, determine appropriate corrective actions and procedures.
• Projects future needs and requirements for the assigned area.
• Provides expert knowledge and guidance in preparing the monthly financial report, the comprehensive annual financial report, various cost reports, and special projects as required.
• Reviews changes in University of Texas System Administration or other governmental agency regulations, and is responsible for ensuring that the accounting system is in compliance with these regulations.
• Keeps up to date with accounting principles and any other federal, state, UT System or applicable accounting changes.
• Approves vouchers, claims, payrolls, and other documents for processing.
• Interviews prospective employees and makes recommendations as to their suitability for employment.
• Reviews and studies accounting procedures, and suggests and/or assists in developing more efficient procedures and methodologies.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Supervision Received:

General direction from assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given:

Supervises assigned support 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:

Three (3) 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 may be required.

Other:

Ability to work effectively in team environment.

Physical Capabilities:

N/A

Employment Category:

Full-Time

Minimum Salary:

Commensurate With Experience

Posted Salary:

Commensurate with Experience

Position Available Date:

03/19/2026

Grant Funded Position:

No

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