Grants Accountant II, Radiation Oncology

Accountant II, Department of Radiation Oncology

Job Summary

The accountant II position will be responsible in assisting pre and post award management of assigned faculty by relaying funding opportunities sent by Sponsored Programs administrations and other forms of sources. Additionally, this position researches and interprets relevant regulations, guidelines, and standards, and oversees the processing of contracts and/or grants, to include working with Principal Investigators to manage pre- and post-award processes. This position requires excellent communication skills, both written and oral, strong collaboration and teamwork skills, basic knowledge of grant proposals, budgets, and Federal and State sponsor guidelines within a university setting.

Experience and Education

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with two (2) years professional experience in governmental and/or commercial accounting or auditing. OR
• Associate's degree and four (4) years professional experience in governmental and/or commercial accounting or auditing. OR
• High school diploma and six (6) years of experience in governmental and/or commercial accounting or auditing.

Job Duties

• Verifies postings in ledgers and journals for accuracy and compliance with prescribed accounting procedures.
• Verifies accuracy of accounting ledgers and resolves discrepancies.
• Compiles data and prepares spreadsheets related to various financial activities.
• Furnishes data for general ledger accounts for correctness of income and/or expenses and for maintenance of adequate balances; reconciles monthly and annual salary reports.
• Assists in development and implementation of new or revised accounting and operational procedures.
• May compile and prepare monthly, quarterly and/or annual reports as required.
• May prepare and/or approve various on-line expenditures, journal vouchers, etc.
• May provide working supervision to Accounting Clerk and/or Accountant I positions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Work requires ability to exercise considerable judgment in interpretation of policy and application of accounting procedures and practices to work problems. Work requires knowledge of spreadsheets and word-processing software. Work requires ability to apply mathematical reasoning to analyze data and identify discrepancies in financial accounts. Work requires skill in using ten key by touch.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed primarily in general office area

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of: race; color; religion; national origin; sex; including sexual harassment; age; disability; genetic information; citizenship status; and protected veteran status. In addition, it is UT Southwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.