Research Accountant IJob ID: 13959Location: 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 Accountant IPosting 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: 09/02/2025.Salary: Commensurate with experience.Required Application Materials:• Resume• Cover Letter• List of three referencesThe 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 Grants Management Accounting.Essential FunctionsPerforms duties at a BEGINNER LEVEL such as:Assists in the development, implementation, and monitoring of accounting systems and accounting controls, submitting recommendations for improving the department's accounting operations.Collects appropriate data and prepares federal, state, and local financial statements and reports according to funding agency requirements. Reporting cost, revenues, property, and cost-share data.Assists in the collection of and preparation of external audit materials and financial reporting.Directs the maintenance of general and subsidiary ledgers of post award activity, accounts receivable, revenue distribution, budgets and operating expenses. Including any corrections requested/needed for project allowability, approval and closeout.Identifies and resolves problems and inconsistencies in all grant related activities to include overdrafts, Billing, AR, Post award expenses, determining appropriate corrective actions and procedures, maintaining documentation for audit purposes or agency request. Working with university departments, sponsoring agencies and any third-party agency systems needed.Determines proper handling of financial transactions interpreting and applying procedures, policies, and regulations to the administration of federal, state, local, and private awards.Provides training to campus as needed on grant transaction processes.Performs statistical analyses to determine trends, estimates, and the impact of significant changes to invoices, AR activity and financial reporting.Assists in the training of new personnel within the Grants Management Accounting.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.Award ManagementResponsible for all award set up in Peoplesoft, manages all accounting activity throughout the award life cycle, including budget and cost transfers, assisting with on demand requests. Prepares and submits financial reporting based on agency requirements. Works closely with multiple departments to ensure cost share requirements are set up and met in a timely manner. Reviews and processes all subcontract payment activity within the awards.Support CenterReviews and approves payment documents in Peoplesoft with grant funding to include non-po vouchers, expense reports, APS forms, E-forms and, SNOAs, working closely with university departments to resolve any issue. Evaluates summer double deductions on grants, works directly with Budget department to have corrections processed in a timely manner. Oversees the overdraft process for all university awards and recommends solutions. Works closely with the Award Management group for the closeout review and processing and processes the cost share appointments necessary to meet award provisions.BillingRun billing process in PeopleSoft for all award activity for all contract types, that includes CRB, LOC, Fixed and Prepaid. Prepares billing reconciliation for invoice accuracy and reviews the unbilled transactions.ARApplies funds received both via check and ACH to corresponding invoices. Works on sponsor refunds and write offs. Responsible for reconciling AR account to GL activity. Responsible for preparing and maintaining the receivables aging reports. In constant communication with sponsoring agencies to obtain pending receivables.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 Degree in Accounting or Degree in Business Administration with 15 credit hours in accounting from four-year College or universityandExperience: 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 sit; use hands to feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly be able to lift and move up to 50 lbs.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/6497416jeid-621b94a8a4e88d4ab05706eb761435d6