ACCOUNTANT II

Office Location The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 1201 W. University Drive MASS Building 2nd Floor Edinburg, TX 78539 Position Title Accountant II Posting Number: SRGV9010 Working Title: Accountant II Number of Vacancies: 1 Location: Edinburg, Texas Department: School of Medicine / Neuro & Behavioral Health ISU FTE: 1.0 FLSA Status: Exempt Scope and Responsibilities To perform professional accounting work in a specific assigned area. Responsibilities include the application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, applicable guidelines and accounting knowledge in the preparation of a variety of regular and special financial reports and statements. Performs specific accounting tasks toward completion Prepares various schedules and statements for the university Performs statistical analysis to determine trends, estimates, and the impacts of accounting changes to accounting policies May review and supervise the work of junior level accountants Prepares narrative reports that summarize and interpret current and projected financial position for management Reviews and develops accounting procedures pertaining to area assigned Prepares and maintains financial records, ledgers, statements, and reports pertaining to a wide array of university business affairs Maintains and reconciles state, federal, and university reports Reviews and approves expenditures, monitors university accounts, reconciles receipts and accounts Assists in the preparation of budgets and budget analysis May refer delinquent accounts to collection agencies Maintains liaison with credit agencies/bureaus Keeps up to date with accounting principles and any other federal, state, UT System or applicable accounting changes Other duties may be assigned Supervision Supervision Received: Specific supervision from assigned supervisor. Supervision Given: May supervise assigned staff. Qualifications Required Education Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, Management or related field from an accredited university. Preferred Education N/A Licenses / Certifications None. Required Experience Two (2) years’ of accounting experience. Preferred Experience The above required experience acquired in Higher Education. Equipment & Working Conditions Personal computer and related spreadsheet and database software. Use of standard office equipment. Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office environment; some travel and weekend work is required. Additional Qualifications Exceptional planning and organizational skills. Employment Category Full Time Compensation Minimum Salary: Commensurate with experience Posted Salary: Commensurate with experience Position Availability Available Date: 07/06/2026 Background Information UTRGV is a distributed location institution and the working location is subject to change based on need. All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered. Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Regulatory Affairs. EEO Statement It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non‑discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest. #J-18808-Ljbffr