Accounting Specialist II

Accounting Specialist IIJob ID: 13472Location: El Paso, TXFull/Part Time: Full TimeRegular/Temporary: TemporaryPosition InformationHiring Department: FacilitiesPosting End Date: Open until filled. This posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.Hours: 40 hours per week, standard Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm, flexibility is required on evenings and weekends.FLSA status: Non-exemptEarliest Start Date: As soon as possible.Salary: $37,000 Annually.Required Application Materials:• Resume• Cover Letter• List of three referencesNote: This is a full-time, temporary, contingent on availability of funds position with possibility of extension.The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents' performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents' immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver's license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions.Purpose of PositionThe position performs advanced accounting and clerical tasks with a high degree of autonomy, supporting Facilities Management. The role requires initiative and independent judgment.Essential FunctionsManage and reconcile employee time records, verify overtime reports, and ensure accurate, timely payroll submissions.Analyze and validate employee leave information across systems, and provide various reports as needed.Create purchase requisitions in CMMS and university purchasing systems, audit invoices, reconcile discrepancies, and monitor payment progress.Handle reconciliations for ProCards, Voyager cards, and process payment vouchers; manage non-PO vouchers, travel reimbursements, and deposits.Reconciles the ProCards and Voyager cards for Facilities Management card holders and processes payment vouchers.Oversee long-distance call statement reviews and reporting.Provide training and support to staff within areas of responsibility.Work closely with accounts payable, purchasing, and other departments to resolve issues and ensure accuracy in systems.Performs other duties as assigned.Knowledge of all Microsoft Office software and able to learn and use institutional software systems.Complies with all State and University policies.Supervisory Responsibilities: No supervisory responsibilities.QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Required Qualifications:Education: Associate's DegreeandExperience: Five years related experience to the statement of duties and responsibilities; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Additional InformationThe physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently stand and walk. The employee must regularly sit; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must lift and move up to 50 pounds.The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate.In keeping with its access, excellence and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries—including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident—about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747-8358, by email at mailto:titleix@utep.edu, or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 312.For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at mailto:eoaa@utep.edu.To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6218936jeid-b8589e5326a0b54b9c6a8a23df27ac81