Accounting Supervisor Clerk II

UT Southwestern Medical Center

Dallas (TX)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 85,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan day one

Preventive healthcare coverage

Paid Time Off

TRS retirement programs

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

PSLF Qualified Employer

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, is seeking an experienced accounting professional to provide highly skilled clerical work and supervise a major section of fiscal operations.

The role requires 7 years of relevant experience, including 2 years in a lead role, strong knowledge of GAAP and ERP systems, and a commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and internal controls. You will collaborate with departments, support audits, and mentor Accounting Clerks.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent.
7 years applicable experience including 2 years in a lead role.
Experience with GAAP and accounting software; must have large ERP system experience.

Responsibilities

AP Performance & Financial Improvement in alignment with departmental targets.
Collaborate with Information Resources and others to design streamlined processes and internal controls.
Audit support and issue resolution; develop and deliver reports and data as needed.
Supervise Accounting Clerks and staff; hire, train, evaluate, and manage workload.
Maintain policy and procedures; monitor metrics and monthly/yearly closings.
Provide excellent service to internal and external customers.

Skills

Accounting

Leadership

ERP systems

Internal controls

AI software

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

ERP system

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 number 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 you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

Job Summary

Works under general supervision to provide highly skilled accounting clerical work and provides full supervision to major section of fiscal operations.

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

Education High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience 7 years applicable experience including 2 years in a lead role. Experience working with generally accepted accounting principles and accounting software; must have large ERP system experience.

Preferred

Education Bachelor's Degree
Experience

Candidates should have experience working with AI software or extensive knowledge of AI software.

Job Duties

AP Performance & Financial Improvement

a. Demonstrate continuous performance improvement in targeted areas of responsibility in alignment with the overall annual UTSW performance improvement targets. Meets or exceeds financial goals and objectives of the department.
b. Continuous collaboration with the appropriate departments, such as Information Resources, in the design, development and implementation of streamlined processes, best practices and internal controls. Confers as necessary with computer programmers in establishing new or revised procedures affecting production of reports or entry of vouchers or other data in the accounting system or other application.
Utilizes software to audit for compliance and proactively addresses issues resulting in permeant solutions.
Works on financial audits and other UTSW responses as needed.
Create and deliver presentations to both their team as well as departments if necessary.

Managing Staff

a. Selects and hires employees. Trains and evaluates employees to enhance their performance, development, and work product.
b. Addresses performance issues and makes recommendations for personnel actions.
c. Motivates and rewards employees including providing performance evaluations and promotions within allocated budgets and company guidelines.
d. Coordinates and supervises work of Accounting Clerks and other staff engaged in preparation of basic accounting data for entry into accounting system and ensuring proper workload distribution among assigned personnel.

Ensure Accuracy and Problem Resolution

a. Ensures work product is accurate, timely, and adheres to policies and procedures; checks for proper documentation.
b. Resolves problems regarding work produced by their team or division.
c. Works with major vendors by with respect to unpaid vouchers and other related problems resulting in solutions.
d. Submits jobs and/or reviews reports to ensure validity of information added to accounting transaction file or other application; makes appropriate corrections as necessary.
Provides excellent customer service both internal and external.

Maintain Policy & Procedures and Reporting

a. Maintains written procedures; maintains production report statistics.
b. Develops and monitors metrics, reporting and the performance of their team.
c. Manage monthly/yearly closing of financial records by ensuring all documents received have been processed/accrued for in the respective reporting period.
d. Reviews and ensures accuracy of reconciliations.

Miscellaneous

a. Provides accounting assistance to project managers and operations staff; responds to financial questions/concerns to meet business needs.
b. Prepares and completes various projects as requested by management using appropriate accounting skills and software.

Performs other duties as assigned.

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.

Primary Location

Texas-Dallas-5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Work Locations

5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Job

Professional & Executive

Organization

504000 - Accounting and Fiscal Services

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day Job