Principal Accountant

UNT Health Fort Worth; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution in Fort Worth is seeking a Principal Accountant responsible for executing entry-level accounting tasks. The role entails preparing financial transactions, preparing reports, and auditing documents for accuracy. Candidates are expected to have a Bachelor's degree and three years of related experience. Familiarity with PeopleSoft and accounting practices in a Texas public institution is preferred. This position supports a collaborative work environment with a hybrid schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and three years of related experience required.
• Experience in a Texas public higher education institution preferred.
• Knowledge of accounting practices and financial regulations necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial transactions, reports, and schedules.
• Audit accounting documents for compliance with policies and regulations.
• Reconcile accounts and maintain accurate accounting records.

Skills

Knowledge of fiscal programs

Knowledge of governmental accounting and procedures

Effective communication skills

Critical thinking skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PeopleSoft

Job description

Principal Accountant

Location: Fort Worth, TX

Job Classification: Principal Accountant

Department: HSC-Controller’s Office-350251 (HSC-Finance and Planning, University of North Texas Health Science Center)

Employment Type: Full-time (1.0 FTE)

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas‑Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year. We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people‑first values‑based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team. Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Position Overview

This position is responsible for performing entry level accounting work.

• Work involves preparing financial transactions, documents, reports, and reconciliations.
• May specialize in some phase of accounting work such as governmental, capital asset, cost, payroll, or debt.
• Works under general supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares financial transactions, reports, and schedules; prepares and reviews general journal entries.
• Prepares periodic analyses of account balances; reconciles accounts.
• Audits accounting and financial documents for accuracy and compliance with departmental policies and procedures and state and federal statutes.
• Reviews accounting and financial documents for accuracy and compliance with GAAP, state and federal guidelines and institutional policies and procedures; researches and reconciles discrepancies in accounts, bank statements, or appropriation balances and reports findings.
• Maintains systems and controls necessary to provide accurate accounts of financial transactions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a Texas public higher education institution, experience with PeopleSoft and student accounting.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of fiscal programs; of governmental accounting and procedures; and of laws and regulations pertaining to financial operations.
• Thorough knowledge of accepted accounting practices.
• 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.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Mon‑Fri 8 am‑5 pm Hybrid

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

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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, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System 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 an investigative proceeding or hearing.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Job Function

Accounting/Auditing & Finance

Industry

Higher Education