Accountant-Intermediate

uthscsa.edu; San Antonio, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan (TRS/ORP)

Paid time off

Job summary

UT Health San Antonio is seeking a professional-level Accountant to plan, organize, and execute full-cycle accounting tasks and maintain financial operations under general supervision. You will prepare income and balance sheet statements, perform month-end closings, and ensure internal controls.

The role requires strong analytical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to work independently to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and application of full-cycle accounting principles, concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and problem solving.
• Strong analytical ability requiring evaluation, originality and ingenuity.
• Ability to learn industry related management systems.
• Ability to prioritize, work independently, and complete tasks within deadlines.
• Sound time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to exercise tact and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Proficiency in applicable software programs including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Prepares income and balance sheet statements, consolidated statements and other various accounting statements and reports.
• Performs month-end closing activities and reconciliations in accounting software.
• Analyzes financial reports and records, while conducting studies and making recommendations relative to the accounting of reserves, assets and expenditures.
• Maintains accounting integrity and financial security by following internal controls.
• Reviews and verifies the accuracy of journal entries and accounting classifications assigned to various records.
• Conducts specialized studies and develops or recommends improved accounting methods and procedures.
• Coordinates accounting matters with other departments, locations and divisions.
• Instructs or assigns accounting tasks to department staff and other employees engaged in general accounting activities.
• Guides accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering procedural questions through research, interpretation and application of accounting policy and regulations.

Skills

Full-cycle accounting

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Accounting systems

Time management

Discretion with confidential info

Microsoft Office

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Under general supervision, responsible for planning, organizing, and executing professional-level accounting tasks in connection with the maintenance and monitoring of financial operations. Performs a wide variety of accounting functions to include full cycle accounting practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepares income and balance sheet statements, consolidated statements and other various accounting statements and reports.
• Performs month-end closing activities and reconciliations in accounting software.
• Analyzes financial reports and records, while conducting studies and making recommendations relative to the accounting of reserves, assets and expenditures.
• Maintains accounting integrity and financial security by following internal controls.
• Reviews and verifies the accuracy of journal entries and accounting classifications assigned to various records.
• Conducts specialized studies and develops or recommends improved accounting methods and procedures.
• Coordinates accounting matters with other departments, locations and divisions.
• Instructs or assigns accounting tasks to department staff and other employees engaged in general accounting activities.
• Guides accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering procedural questions through research, interpretation and application of accounting policy and regulations.
• Analyzes, compares, and evaluates various courses.
• Reports actions for decision-making purposes within the authority and scope of responsibilities.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and application of full-cycle accounting principles, concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and problem solving skills.
• Strong analytical ability requiring evaluation, originality and ingenuity.
• Ability to learn industry related management systems.
• Ability to prioritize, work independently, and complete tasks within deadlines.
• Sound time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to exercise tact and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Proficiency in applicable software programs including Microsoft Office.

Required Skills

• Two (2) years related experience is required.

This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.

About Us

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence - advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has been recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Employers for Company Culture.

Benefits Overview

UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits.

Medical - UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists. Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.

Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.

Vision - Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits.

Disability - Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working.

FSAs - Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.

Retirement - Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.

Time Off - A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:

• Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.
• Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.
• Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.
• Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each year.

Discounts - Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.

EEO Statement

UT Health San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our policy to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

Job Info

• Job Identification 7803
• Job Category Finance
• Posting Date 08/25/2026, 02:25 PM
• Locations 0524 8431 Fredericksburg Rd, San Antonio, TX, 78229, US (On-site)
• Apply Before 09/01/2026, 02:25 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Organization B5412 - Payroll Services, B5100 - Financial Planning Services, B5000 - SVP & CFO, UT Health Science Center, UT Health Science Center