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About Us - Values Overview
Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.
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Department Summary
The Institute for Translational Research is devoted to bringing novel diagnostics and interventions to patients and families suffering from neurodegenerative diseases, fostering translational research in neurodegenerative diseases at UNTHSC, and Create solutions for a healthier community. Our team spans basic "bench-top" science, clinical research, community-based research and clinical trials. Our translational approach is intended to foster discovery and expedite those discoveries toward the benefit of those suffering from brain disease. A particular emphasis of ITR is the development of personalized (or person-focused) medicine for Alzheimer's disease
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Position Overview
This position will be created and responsible for maintaining, preparing, posting and balancing accounting and financial statements, records, documents, or reports. This role will specialize in some phase of accounting work such as federal funds accounting, property and equipment control, cost, payroll, budgeting, bond servicing, cash or investments and all ITR reconciliations. This position will directly assist the ITR Deputy Director at a high level with all Institute financial operations.
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Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field and two (2) years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures affecting the maintenance of accounting records and automated accounting systems.
Ability to interpret and apply accounting theory; to work accurately with numerical detail; to analyze, consolidate, and interpret accounting data; and to communicate
effectively.
Experience working in one or more functional areas of accounting.
Strong working knowledge of applicable federal and state laws, and accounting practices.
Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
Ability to analyze, consolidate, and present accounting data in clear concise form
Expert level in Excel, spreadsheets, reconciliation and forecasting.
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Preferred Qualifications
Expert level and experience in accounting, Excel, spreadsheets, finance and reconciliation.
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Job Duties
- To be added by department.
- Prepares financial statements, reports, schedules, and exhibits; prepares and/or processes general journal entries.
- Prepares account reconciliations; researches and reconciles discrepancies in accounts, bank statements, or appropriation balances and reports findings.
- Prepares periodic analyses of fund balances and expenditures, and prepares technical reports on payroll, estimates, cost data, and budget items.
- Audits accounting and financial documents for accuracy and compliance with departmental policies and procedures and state and federal statutes.
- Classifies, codes, posts, and balances financial and accounting documents and records.
- Researches and reconciles financial discrepancies; and reports findings.
- Reviews accounting records, and ensures agency assets are accounted for properly.
- Maintains adequate records of expenditures, funds, appropriations, and expenses, as well as revenue collected and deposited.
- Maintains systems and controls necessary to provide accurate accounts of expenditures and account balances May recommend improvements, adaptations, or revisions to the accounting system and develop and/or update accompanying procedures.
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Physical Requirements
- Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds
- Communicating with others to exchange information.
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Environmental Hazards
- No adverse environmental conditions expected.
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Work Schedule
Monday- Friday On Site 8a-5p
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Driving University Vehicle
No
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Security Sensitive
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
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Special Instructions
Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.
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Benefits
For information regarding our Benefits, click here.
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EEO Statement
The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.
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