THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON
ADMINISTRATIVE AND PROFESSIONAL (NON-TEACHING) JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE:
Executive Director for Accounting Services
CODE: 0344
FUNCTION: To provide timely and accurate recording, compilation, and reporting of
financial data for the University. To oversee and supervise various areas of accounting
divisions.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Compile daily, monthly and annual reports.
Review and approve accounting entries and reconciliations. Develop and administer
policies and procedures relating to financial administration. Monitor and evaluate aspects
of financial accounting, DEFINE training and grant accounting functions including
internal controls.
ACCOUNTABILITY
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
REPORTS TO: Assistant Vice President for Accounting Services
SUPERVISES: Number of employees supervised (non-students) 18
Number of students supervised None
INTERNAL CONTROL: Responsible for the design, execution and effectiveness of a
system of internal controls which provides reasonable assurance that department
operations are effective and efficient, department assets are safeguarded, department
financial information is reliable, and the department complies with applicable laws,
regulations, policies and procedures.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Environmental demands:
Exposure to standard office conditions
Physical tasks: repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation, climbing of stairs, lifting
and moving.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field. At
least 7 years of progressive accounting experience which must include work in the
supervisory area. Knowledge is needed in the area of governmental accounting
principles.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 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.
DATE: 09/2006