Research Accountant IJob ID: 13660Location: El Paso, TXFull/Part Time: Full TimeRegular/Temporary: RegularAbout UTEPThe University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.UTEP is America's leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 85% of our 25,000 students are Hispanic, and half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 170 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.https://www.utep.edu/research/grant-management-accounting/Grant Management Accounting provides sound financial oversight and to process and manage the University's federal, state, local, and private programs in accordance with the post-award agreements. CGA's commitment is to provide responsible fiscal management of contracts and grants in a responsive and efficient manner for the overall achievement to our research community as well as to our funding agencies.Position InformationHiring Department: Research & Innovation - Grants Management AccountingPosting 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 weekendsFLSA status: ExemptEarliest Start Date: 07/07/2024Salary: $45,000 annuallyRequired Application Materials:• Resume• Cover Letter• List of three referencesAll required application materials must be submitted. Incomplete applications will not be considered.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 PositionSummary: Plans, directs and manages accounting activities within the Grants Management Accounting.Essential FunctionsCompiles and analyzes financial information to review entries to award accounts in the University's general ledger.Reviews post award activity to include expenditures, encumbrances, receipts, receivables, appointments, student notice of awards, and any other document with award funding for approval and allowability.Research overdrafts on awards and works closely with various university departments to resolve.Initiates and prepares financial queries to review award transactions for closeout processes once an award ends.Research any award related issues and prepare financial workbooks that explain findings. Recommends solutions based on findings, allowability on awards, university policy/process and works with departments until finalized.Determines proper handing of financial transactions based on allowability of award and university policy/process.Identifies and resolves problems and inconsistencies, determining appropriate corrective actions and procedures.Provides training to campus as needed on awards transactions processes.Monitors compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and University policy and procedures.Assists with various special projects as needed, such as the testing of institutional software systems.Knowledge of all Microsoft Office software and able to learn and use institutional software systems, to include Peoplesoft, ORSP tools, GART, Milestones Database and Subcontract Database.Complies with all State and University policies.Other duties as assigned.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: Bachelor's DegreeandExperience: No prior experience required.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 is regularly required to walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally 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/6329247jeid-b0a5db0e52c68b45afd92a662f55f095