Accountant II, Anesthesiology

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas is recruiting an Accountant II to join the Financial Affairs Team. This role focuses on accurate financial processing, reconciliation, and reporting in line with policies; experience creating and analyzing Excel reports is valued.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in accounting and has strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency with Excel and Word; experience with grants, PeopleSoft, and procurement is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required.
• Experience in governmental or commercial accounting preferred.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and word processing.

Responsibilities

• Verifies postings in ledgers and journals for accuracy and compliance.
• Verifies accuracy of accounting ledgers and resolves discrepancies.
• Compiles data and prepares spreadsheets for financial activities.
• Prepares monthly/annual reports and supports budgeting.
• Assists in developing accounting procedures and policies.
• May supervise Accounting Clerk or Accountant I positions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Mathematical reasoning

Attention to detail

Ten-key by touch

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Associate's Degree

High School Diploma

Tools

PeopleSoft

Procurement Portal

Job description

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the No. 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where youll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY

The Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management is currently recruiting for an Accountant II to join their Financial Affairs Team. We are looking for someone who is a team player that has experience creating and analyzing reports in excel. This role ensures accurate financial processing, reconciliation, and reporting while maintaining compliance with institutional and funding policies. Key responsibilities include managing and reconciling grant funds, PeopleSoft and Procurement Portal transactions, processing journal entries, reconciling OneCard transactions, department reconciliation, budget and analyzing accounting data for planning and reporting purposes. This position requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail, proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, ability to apply mathematical reasoning to analyze data and identify discrepancies, sound judgement in applying and interpreting policies, procedures, and accounting principles. Our ideal candidate has a degree in accounting.

BENEFITS

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

Education

• Bachelor's Degree or
• Associate's Degree or
• High School Diploma

Experience

• 2 years Professional experience in governmental and/or commercial accounting or auditing with Bachelor's Degree or
• 4 years Professional experience in governmental and/or commercial accounting or auditing with Associate's Degree or
• 6 years Experience in governmental and/or commercial accounting or auditing with High School Diploma

JOB DUTIES

• Verifies postings in ledgers and journals for accuracy and compliance with prescribed accounting procedures.
• Verifies accuracy of accounting ledgers and resolves discrepancies.
• Compiles data and prepares spreadsheets related to various financial activities.
• Furnishes data for general ledger accounts for correctness of income and/or expenses and for maintenance of adequate balances; reconciles monthly and annual salary reports.
• Assists in development and implementation of new or revised accounting and operational procedures.
• May compile and prepare monthly, quarterly and/or annual reports as required.
• May prepare and/or approve various on-line expenditures, journal vouchers, etc.
• May provide working supervision to Accounting Clerk and/or Accountant I positions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Work requires ability to apply mathematical reasoning to analyze data and identify discrepancies in financial accounts.
• Work requires ability to exercise considerable judgment in interpretation of policy and application of accounting procedures and practices to work problems.
• Work requires knowledge of spreadsheets and word-processing software.
• Work requires skill in using ten key by touch.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Working Conditions

• Office Setting

Salary Information

Salary is commensurate with education, skills, and relevant experience.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.