The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley · 7 hours ago
ACCOUNTANT III - GEAR UP Grant Program
Edinburg, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expThe University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is seeking an Accountant III for their GEAR UP Grant Program. This role involves overseeing a major area of an accounting system, ensuring compliance with accounting principles, and preparing complex financial reports and statements.
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Responsibilities
Assumes direct responsibility for daily operations of a major section of an accounting system or large business area
Assists in the development and implementation of goals, policies, priorities and procedures related to financial management, budget, accounting and payroll functions
Coordinates the activities of assigned employees to achieve maximum efficiency
Initiates, designs, and implements accounting procedures and controls for subsystems within each major section
Assigns various duties to employees within a major section and is directly responsible for their performance
Researches and recommends solutions to problems which arise in the daily course of business
Identifies and resolves problems and inconsistencies, determine appropriate corrective actions and procedures
Projects future needs and requirements for the assigned area
Provides expert knowledge and guidance in preparing the monthly financial report, the comprehensive annual financial report, various cost reports, and special projects as required
Reviews changes in University of Texas System Administration or other governmental agency regulations, and is responsible for ensuring that the accounting system is in compliance with these regulations
Keeps up to date with accounting principles and any other federal, state, UT System or applicable accounting changes
Approves vouchers, claims, payrolls, and other documents for processing
Interviews prospective employees and makes recommendations as to their suitability for employment
Reviews and studies accounting procedures, and suggests and/or assists in developing more efficient procedures and methodologies
Other duties may be assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, Management or related field from an accredited University
Three (3) years of accounting experience
Ability to work effectively in team environment
Company
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Institution of Higher Education
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (100)
2024 (71)
2023 (60)
2022 (57)
2021 (53)
2020 (49)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$5.32MKey Investors
"US Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administation"NASAU.S. Department of Agriculture
2024-04-11Grant· $2.4M
2023-11-09Grant· $0.74M
2023-09-28Grant· $0.13M
Leadership Team
Ben Plantan
Chief Marketing Officer
Debra Torres
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
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