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.

Required Education

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

Required Experience

Three (3) years' of accounting experience.

Preferred Experience

The above required experience acquired in Higher Education.