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Department Summary

The UNT System Controller leads financial management and accounting activities that provide high quality, efficient, effective, and accurate financial services to all campus constituents. This team provides timely and accurate financial reporting that will withstand audits and provide reliable and meaningful information to both internal and external stakeholders. Controller operations include campus accounting and financial reporting (excluding budget and decision support), financial statement external audit management, payroll operations, tax compliance, and capital asset accounting.

Position Overview

Under the general direction of the Director of Payroll General Accounting; oversees the overpayment reporting and tracking, prepares the monthly payroll cash reconciliation, performs the reconciliation and management of Lead Record Keeper processing and transmission, manages the mail in deposits by check, ensures that direct deposit and positive pay submissions are completed in a timely manner, serves as POC for bank exceptions and unclaimed property; acts as a functional expert.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field related field and five years of accounting, financial, or closely related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

- Demonstrate self-motivation and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of budgeting and financial reporting in a multi-institutional environment.
- Ability to develop fiscal processes and guidelines.
- Knowledge of University and state rules, regulations, policies and procedures related to functional area (or ability to rapidly assimilate).
- Strong problem solving, critical thinking, planning and project management skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations verbally and in writing.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of principles and procedures of general and governmental accounting. Working knowledge of University payroll processing. Working knowledge of the State of Texas policies and procedures. Working knowledge of PeopleSoft.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties:

• 30% - Banking (Includes Texnet): Reconcile, transfer, and notify all required areas when uploading direct deposit and positive pay to the bank. (Weekly). Manage the tracking of repayments of overpayment and review and assist the Senior Accountant with calculations including documentation for the W-2c process for submission to the Tax Team. (As needed- often daily). Serve as the point of contact for all payroll related bank returns and exceptions. (Daily). Serve as processor of Texnet payments for the various benefit deductions. (Monthly). Manage the tracking, transfer and deposit of all mail in check transactions. (Weekly) - ()
• 20% - Reporting: - Unclaimed property (Monthly reviews required). Monitor the outstanding items for the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) and Employees Retirement System (ERS) reporting process to ensure data integrity. (Monthly) - ()
• 40% - Reconciliation: Reconcile Lead Record Keeper (Fidelity) transactions and prepare them for monthly wire transfers. (Monthly). Reconcile the unclaimed property items with the bank and controller team to ensure the accuracy of the state escheatment process. - ()
• 10% - Special Projects - (Essential)

Physical Requirements:

Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards:

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule:

Generally Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

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. 

Benefits:

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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.