ACCOUNTANT I

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking an Accountant I in Edinburg, Texas to perform professional accounting work in line with GAAP and university guidelines.

The role requires preparing, recording, and reporting financial data and supporting management with insights. Responsibilities include monthly reconciliations, budget analysis, year-end reporting, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Management or related field from an accredited university.

Responsibilities

• Prepares monthly account reconciliations, financial statements and reports.
• Reviews and approves purchases, Memorandums of Employment, receipt posting, budget revisions and disbursements.
• Assists in the preparation of budgets and budget analysis, as well as year-end and other annual financial reports and other applicable reporting.
• Reviews and corrects financial transactions in books of original entry as necessary.
• Reviews accounts and fund groups for priority of entries and investigates overdrafts.
• Ensures account administration is in compliance with applicable federal, state and local guidelines.
• Assembles financial data from books of original entry and central control records.
• Prepares narrative reports that summarize and interpret current and projected financial positions for management.
• May provide technical and analytical assistance to financial system end‑users.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Management or related field from an accredited university

Job description

ACCOUNTANT I

Posting Number: SRGV9025

Number of Vacancies: 1

Location: Edinburg, Texas

Department: College of Health Professions

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Scope of Job

To perform professional accounting work involving the preparation, recording, analysis and reporting of financial data in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and other applicable guidelines.

Description of Duties

• Prepares monthly account reconciliations, financial statements and reports.
• Reviews and approves purchases, Memorandums of Employment, receipt posting, budget revisions and disbursements.
• Assists in the preparation of budgets and budget analysis, as well as year-end and other annual financial reports and other applicable reporting.
• Reviews and corrects financial transactions in books of original entry as necessary.
• Reviews accounts and fund groups for priority of entries and investigates overdrafts.
• Ensures account administration is in compliance with applicable federal, state and local guidelines.
• Assembles financial data from books of original entry and central control records.
• Prepares narrative reports that summarize and interpret current and projected financial positions for management.
• May provide technical and analytical assistance to financial system end‑users.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Supervision Received

From assigned senior accounting personnel or assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given

May supervise junior accounting personnel and clerical support staff.

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Management or related field from an accredited university.

Preferred Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited university.

Licenses/Certifications

None.

Required Experience

None.

Preferred Experience

Governmental or public accounting experience.

Equipment

Personal computer and related spreadsheet and database software. Use of standard office equipment.

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office environment; some travel and weekend work may be required.

Other

Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Physical Capabilities

N/A

Employment Category

Full-Time

Minimum Salary

Commensurate with Experience

Posted Salary

Commensurate with Experience

Position Available Date

07/06/2026

Grant Funded Position

No

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.