Accounting Specialist

Position Overview

Accounting Specialist, Department:
Admin & Econ Dev Business Services,

Location:

Arlington, Full‑time, Monday–Friday 8:00 am–5:00 pm. Salary commensurate with qualifications (annual $40,000–$50,000).

The Accounting Specialist performs advanced accounting work related to travel/expense reimbursements, purchase order and non‑purchase order invoices, procurement card, inter‑departmental billing, and various employee forms. Responsibilities include applying accounting practices and controls to financial transactions for large Auxiliary Departments.

• Review and process vendor invoices for payment (PO and non‑PO vouchers). Verify accuracy, resolve issues, create payment vouchers, and maintain vendor files.
• Review and process procurement card logs for payment. Verify completeness and accuracy, reconcile documentation, and ensure proper signatures.
• Review and process charges on journal vouchers (IDT) in accounting system. Manage charges relating to dining services usage and other departmental activity.
• Process eForms for new hires, terminations, rate increases, and position changes.
• Process employee time entries, including correct hours, overtime, and vacation vouchers.
• Review travel authorizations/expense reports for accuracy and compliance with university travel policies.
• Prepare and process requisitions for Mav eShop and standard purchase orders.
• Assist with reconciliations and other accounting support tasks.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Four (4) years of governmental or commercial accounting experience at a level comparable to Accounting Specialist, or equivalent mix of education and experience.

University of Texas at Arlington provides an equal‑opportunity work environment. The University prohibits unlawful discrimination on a wide range of protected categories and maintains a harassment‑free workplace. All personnel and applicants are protected from retaliation for opposing discrimination or participating in investigations.

Applicants may be required to undergo a criminal background check.