Principal Accountant

University of North Texas; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Retirement eligibility

Job summary

The University of North Texas located in Denton is seeking a Principal Accountant to perform complex accounting tasks. The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field and a minimum of six years of accounting experience.

This role involves preparing financial statements, auditing records, and supervising accounting practices within the UNT Controller's Office. Applicants are encouraged to apply if they have relevant Texas State or higher education experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and six years of accounting experience required.
• Texas State experience preferred.
• Experience in higher education is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex accounting work.
• Prepare and review financial statements and reports.
• Audit financial documents for accuracy and compliance.
• Supervise the maintenance of accounting records.
• Assist in planning financial programs.

Skills

Knowledge of fiscal programs

Knowledge of governmental accounting

Budget control methods and policies

Skill in office equipment and software

Effective communication skills

Critical thinking skills

Accurate numerical detail handling

Ability to analyze accounting data

Ability to supervise others

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field

Tools

PeopleSoft financials

Job description

Job Details

Title: Principal Accountant

Employee Classification: Principal Accountant

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT‑VP Finance & Admin

Sub‑Division‑Department: UNT‑UNT Controller's Office

Department: UNT‑Controller's Office‑151120

Job Location: Denton

Salary: 78,000

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

Department Summary

The UNT Controller's Office oversees daily accounting and financial reporting for the UNT campus in Denton. The controller office also oversees capital asset accounting, cash and state appropriation management and all external reporting.

Position Overview

The UNT Controller Department at the University of North Texas System is seeking to hire a Principal Accountant to join our team. This position performs complex (journeylevel) accounting work.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field and six years of accounting experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of fiscal programs; of governmental accounting; of budget control methods, policies, and procedures; and of laws and regulations pertaining to financial operations.
• Thorough knowledge of accepted accounting practices, legal statutes, and policy and procedure affecting financial record keeping.
• Skill in the use of office equipment, computers, and associated software applications.
• Ability to interpret and apply accounting theory, to plan and coordinate financial programs, to plan procedures and coordinate accounting operations, to interpret laws and regulations, to communicate effectively, and to train others.
• Skill in using office computer information systems to organize, store, manipulate and retrieve data.
• Effective communications skills both orally and in writing.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work accurately with numerical detail consistently and to perform accounting operations legibly.
• Ability to analyze, consolidate, and present accounting data in clear concise form.
• Demonstrated ability in coordinating and supervising the work of others.

Preferred Qualifications

• State of Texas experience
• Higher education experience
• PeopleSoft financials experience

Job Duties

• May direct the maintenance of accounting records on receipts and disbursements in compliance with state and federal statutes, policies, and procedures.
• May assist in planning accounting and administrative support work procedures.
• Prepares and reviews financial statements, reports, schedules, and exhibits; prepares and audits general journal entries; and prepares and audits payment, cash, purchase, travel, and related vouchers.
• Prepares and reviews periodic analyses of fund balances and expenditures; and prepares technical reports for accounting review.
• Audits accounting and financial documents for accuracy and compliance with departmental policies and procedures and state and federal statutes.
• Classifies, codes, posts, and balances financial and accounting documents and records.
• Checks accounting operations in progress, and reviews and audits completed financial records for accuracy and conformance with legal and departmental procedures and regulations.
• Maintains and determines the accuracy and reliability of accounting records, such as expenditure, fund, appropriation, expense and revenue collection records, and ensures agency assets are accounted for properly.
• Analyzes and recommends improvements, adaptations, or revisions to the accounting system and accompanying procedures.
• Researches and reconciles discrepancies in accounts and reports findings. Assists in planning procedures and regulations to control accounting processes and in preparing letters of instruction, manual revisions, and related forms as necessary.
• May instruct staff on the maintenance of accounting records on expenditures and revenue collected, the posting of general ledgers, and the posting of journal entries and/or adjustments.

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

8 am – 5 pm

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

Benefits

For information regarding our benefits, please refer to the university benefits portal.

EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.