Description:

Manages the university’s general accounting and accounts payable operations to ensure accurate recording of revenues and expenditures; manages Finance cash handling and recording; and provides professional accounting assistance to the Sr. Director, Finance with financial analysis, reporting, and policy development.

Primary Duties:
1. Manages general ledger operations; serves as final approver for departmental general ledger journal entries insuring compliance with State regulations, university policy and procedures, and generally accepted accounting principles.
2. Provides guidance to departments with proper journal preparation and accounting procedures.
3. Manages accounts payable operations ensuring timely payments and transactions are recorded correctly into financial system; oversees and provides backup for audits of accounts payable, travel vouchers, and university credit card transactions.
4. Monitors the submission of payment processing in local and state systems; verifies, approves, and releases local checks and State warrants; monitors processing of local and state funded direct deposits; reviews all payments that include interest; and verifies and releases state batches in the Uniform State Accounting System (USAS).
5. Processes stopped and voided payments; prepares, processes, and submits state warrant cancellations.
6. Submits reporting of student cash payments over $10K and ensures department deposits are in compliance with university policies and procedures; oversees proper recording of department deposits.
7. Oversees month-end close; coordinates with departments to ensure all necessary journals are completed; and requests close from UH-System.
8. Works with Accounting Services Coordinator to provide fiscal year-end training to department staff; coordinates cleanup of financial documents at fiscal year-end; and prepares annual fiscal year-end accounts payable accruals.
9. Creates and maintains PeopleSoft queries to analyze financial data; reviews computer-generated reports and follows-up on discrepancies, including USAS reports for errors and outstanding warrants.
10. Oversees central receiving.
11. Originates and updates accounts payable, cash handling, and GL journal procedures and forms; works with the Sr. Director, Finance to develop and revise university finance-related policies.
12. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skill, & Abilities:
1. Broad knowledge of general accounting and accounts payable procedures, preferably with a state agency and/or higher education institution
2. Excellent analytical ability to audit accounting documents, research discrepancies, correct deficiencies, and prepare associated financial reports
3. Excellent managerial and organizational skills to manage operations and supervise support staff
4. Excellent technical skills to enable development of an in-depth understanding of the university’s financial system and provide guidance and troubleshooting
5. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to ascertain needs and identify appropriate actions
6. Excellent written communication skills and ability to compose own correspondence and reports
7. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
8. Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment and act upon decisions within scope of delegated authority

PC Skills:
1. Proficiency with PC software applications in a Windows environment, including Microsoft Office
2. Experience with an automated accounting system


Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting and (5) years accounting-related experience or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are an Equal Opportunity Institution.

A Closer Look at UHV

At the University of Houston-Victoria (UHV), we are driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence.

As a next-generation university, we redefine the boundaries of higher education, creating opportunities for students from all backgrounds to excel. Our unwavering focus on student success and research innovation sets us apart, positioning UHV as a model for universities of the future.

Our History

Since our establishment in 1973, we have grown into a vibrant institution with a reputation for academic excellence and a dedication to student success. At the University of Houston-Victoria (UHV), our history is a testament to our commitment to providing quality education and fostering academic achievement.

City Location

A regional hub 30 miles inland from the Gulf of Mexico, Victoria is a town of 65,000 located about two hours from Houston, Austin, San Antonio and Corpus Christi. UHV also offers classes at an instructional site in the Houston suburb of Katy. Students have choices in how they attend UHV:

• UHV – 3007 N. Ben Wilson St., Victoria
• UHV Katy – 22400 Grand Circle Blvd., Katy
• Online

Mission Statement

The University of Houston-Victoria (UHV), a dynamic destination institution serving Texas and the world, is dedicated to providing every student with educational and leadership opportunities to become a successful professional and an engaged global citizen. Innovative educational activities challenge students to make meaningful connections between their learning and their lives in a complex world. The University of Houston-Victoria promotes economic development and advances the quality of life through teaching, research, and service excellence.

Our Goals

Continually enhance the quality of our student experience. Promote and expand access to education. Increase community engagements and increase public events for diverse audiences on our campuses. Promote a culture of institutional identification among stakeholders

Academic Excellence

Several of UHV’s academic degree programs have drawn top rankings from organizations including College Consensus, Intelligent.com and Research.com. Our Accreditations include: SACSCOC Accredited, AACSB Accredited, ABET Accredited, CACREP Accredited, NASP Accredited, and TASP Accredited