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Accountant I

University of Dallas
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WHO WE ARE 

 

The University of Dallas is a premier Catholic liberal arts university that seeks to educate the whole person, encouraging its students to pursue wisdom, truth and virtue as the proper and primary ends of education. All employees are expected to support the university’s Mission, which is informed by the Apostolic Constitution Ex corde Ecclesiae, the Catholic Church’s governing document on Catholic universities. The University of Dallas is known for its nationally ranked Core Curriculum, exceptional post-graduation outcomes, and some of the happiest students in the country.

 

SUMMARY

 

UD is currently seeking an Accountant I who will support the University's accounting and financial reporting functions by applying accounting principles and analytical skills to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data. This position will assist with reconciliations, journal entries, month-end close processes, cash accounting, audit support, and financial reporting.

This role is designed for an emerging accounting professional seeking to build expertise in higher education, nonprofit, funding, and general accounting. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, professionalism, and a commitment to continuous learning.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES 

 

  • Perform daily cash accounting activities, including reviewing prior-day bank transactions, ensuring activity is accurately and timely recorded in the general ledger, and preparing journal entries for transactions not recorded through other systems or processes.
  • Serve as backup for daily Positive Pay reviews and exception decisions to help safeguard University assets and minimize fraud risk.
  • Monitor and manage the Accounting@udallas.edu mailbox, responding to inquiries, resolving issues, and routing requests as appropriate.
  • Review and reconcile gift activity from Development and Advancement systems, ensuring all gifts are deposited to University bank accounts and recorded in accordance with donor intent and applicable accounting standards.
  • Assist the Assistant Controller with the reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, including the investigation and resolution of reconciling items.
  • Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities by preparing journal entries, reconciliations, analyses, and supporting schedules to ensure accurate accounting for prepaid expenses, amortization, fixed assets, and capital assets.
  • Utilize approved AI and emerging technology tools to enhance productivity, research, analysis, reporting, and process improvement initiatives while maintaining sound professional judgment, data security, and confidentiality.
  • Assist with the annual financial statement audit by preparing schedules, supporting documentation, and responding to auditor requests within assigned areas of responsibility.
  • Support the preparation of federal and state tax filings, including Forms 990, 990-T, and 1042, as well as related state charitable solicitation filings, by preparing supporting schedules and documentation for review.
  • Participate in process improvement initiatives and recommend efficiencies that strengthen internal controls, enhance reporting accuracy, and improve departmental operations.
  • Perform other duties and special projects as assigned in support of the Finance Department and University objectives.
    • Bachelor’s degree in accounting.

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 

  • 0-3 years of accounting experience. 

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 

  • Recent accounting graduates are encouraged to apply.

 

 

BENEFITS 

 

UD provides competitive pay and benefits, including eligibility to participate in medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; employee events; a health and wellness program; a free fitness center; competitive leave programs; tuition waiver, tuition exchange for employees and their families; and matching retirement plan contributions. 

 

If this sounds like the job for you, apply online at: https://hr.udallas.edu/apply/

 

 

The University of Dallas seeks to recruit, develop, and retain faculty, staff and administration of the highest caliber. 

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from individuals who will enhance our community and advance our Mission.