Accountant I
Job Description
TITLE: Accountant I
JOB CODE: 9162
EFFECTIVE DATE:
FLSA STATUS: E
EEO6 CODE: 3 = Professional/Non-faculty
PURPOSE: To perform basic or routine accounting assignments involved in the preparation of
financial statements and reports. Responsible for the assignments and operation of an accounting
office and responsibilities for accounting records.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assembles data from book of original entry and central
control records. Prepare financial statements and reports pertaining to departmental or university
activities. Audits and processes cash receipts , purchasing and disbursement documents in
accordance with appropriate rules and regulations. Reviews central accounts and fund groups for
propriety of entries and investigates overdrafts. Reconciles bank statements. Performs related
duties as required. Prepares or assists in the preparation of various financial reports including
monthly and annual summary reports and government reports. Prepares or assists with billings to
government on federal projects.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
REPORTS TO: General instructions except on the more complex assignments.
SUPERVISION: N/A
SUPERVISION-OTHER: May supervise the work clerical and accounting clerical
personnel in accumulating data and making tabulations.
REQUIRED EDUCATION: $education
REQUIRED EDUCATION-OTHER: Bachelor's degree in accounting.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE / COMPETENCIES-OTHER:
REQUIRED EXPERIENCES/COMPETENCIES: None.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Standard office machines, equipment capabilities and personal
computer and CRT. Proficiency in the evaluations , observations, analysis and reporting of
financial data. Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to this
classification, may render the position security sensitive, and thereby subject to the provisions of
Section 51.215 Texas Education Code.