Accountant I for Miner Mall and Non PO

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. They are seeking an Accountant I to ensure the accurate handling of financial transactions, including reviewing and processing payment requests, and monitoring compliance with accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and approves PO related payment requests to ensure activity and documentation comply with University policy and procedures
• Serves as a primary point-of-contact for campus departments and outside vendors on PO related payment inquiries
• Reconciles vendor statements and research invoice status to ensure timely and accurate payments
• Reviews, investigates, and corrects errors and inconsistencies in payment transactions
• Helps evaluate current processes, identify areas of opportunities, and provide input on ways to improve the operation
• Monitors compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and University policy and procedures
• Assists with various special projects as needed
• Reviews non-PO payment requests to ensure activity and documentation comply with University policy and procedures
• Research, reviews, and reconciles non-PO transactions, invoices, reports and vendor statements to help process timely and accurate vendor payments
• Reviews vendor profiles and voucher payments for proper 1099 reporting and assists with 1099 and other IRS tax-related processes
• Serves as a primary point-of-contact for campus departments on non-PO inquiries
• Investigates and corrects errors in payment transactions. Research returned/rejected ACH payments and processes for re-issue
• Helps evaluate current processes, identify areas of opportunities, and provide input on ways to improve the operation
• Determines proper handling of financial transactions
• Monitors compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and University policy and procedures
• Assists with various special projects as needed

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• No prior experience required
• Accounts Payable processing experience
• Familiarity with using Microsoft Outlook and Teams for virtual meetings and collaboration
• Experience creating complex Excel formulas, pivot tables, and VLOOKUP
• PeopleSoft and Jaggaer experience

Benefits

• Medical, Prescription, Life Insurance and Wellness platform
• Voluntary Benefits: Dental, Vision, Additional life insurance, UT Flex, Short and Long - term disability plans
• Retirement Programs
• Longevity Pay
• Paid Vacation & Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Discounts & Perks
• Employee Education Assistance program
• And much more!

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