Accounting Specialist

Salary

The annual salary for this position ranges from $40,000 to $47,000. The final offer will be commensurate with the candidate’s relevant experience and qualifications.

Essential Functions

• Reviews, prepares, and processes invoices, purchase orders, travel requests, and reimbursements in accordance with institutional and state policies.
• Covers and monitors requisitions, procurement card transactions, and vendor payments; ensures documentation accuracy and policy compliance.
• Reconciles accounts, verifies accuracy of charges, and assists in preparing financial reports and correcting discrepancies.
• Affords travel-related processes to faculty and staff; ensures all requests, expense reports, and supporting documentation meet policy standards.
• Processes eForms and maintains timekeeping records for assigned departments, including hires, terminations, and pay adjustments.
• Serves as a resource for departmental staff and faculty on financial procedures; promotes understanding of policies and provides responsive, professional assistance.
• Works closely with departmental leadership to improve procedures, ensure compliance, and support operational efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; four years of accounting or related financial experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration; experience in higher education.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proficiency in PeopleSoft, Concur, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer service skills.
• Problem solving skills.

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday; 8:00am through 5:00pm.

Working Conditions

May work around standard office conditions. Uses standard office equipment.

Benefits Information

Position is benefit eligible: Yes

University Information

The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. As a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution, UTA is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. With an enrollment of more than 42,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution and nationally recognized for its commitment to student success and service. It ranks No. 5 in Military Times’ “Best for Vets: Colleges” and is the top university in North Texas for its graduates’ salaries (The Wall Street Journal). UTA is designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution and is No. 6 for undergraduate ethnic diversity in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). With a global alumni network of approximately 280,000 – including leaders at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas – UTA contributes an estimated $29 billion annually to the Texas economy.

EEO Statement

The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy.

ADA Accommodations

The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu.