Accounting Specialist

Job Summary

The Accounting Specialist performs advanced accounting work related to travel and expense reimbursements, purchase order and non-purchase order invoices, procurement card, inter‑departmental billing, and various employee forms including new hires, terminations, rate increases, and timekeeping for several large Auxiliary Departments. The role applies accounting practices and controls to a variety of financial transactions. Salary ranges from $40,000 to $50,000, with the final offer based on experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.

• Review and process vendor invoices for payment for both PO and non‑PO vouchers, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of issues, creating payment vouchers in the accounting system, and maintaining vendor files.
• Reconcile vendor statements.
• Review and process procurement card logs for payment, verifying completeness, documentation, reconciliation, and required signatures.
• Review and process charges on journal vouchers (IDT) in the accounting system for services such as dining and campus activity.
• Review and process eForms related to new hires, terminations, rate increases, and position changes.
• Review and process employee time entry, including correct hours, overtime, and vacation vouchers.
• Review and process travel authorizations and expense reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with university travel policies.
• Prepare and process requisitions for Mav eShop and standard purchase orders.
• Assist with various reconciliations and other accounting support tasks.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or GED.
• Four (4) years of experience in governmental or commercial accounting at a level comparable to that of an Accounting Specialist, or an equivalent mix of education and relevant experience.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel.

• Associate’s degree in Accounting.
• Experience using People Soft.

Salary: $40,000 to $50,000. Pay basis: bi‑weekly.

Work schedule:

Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm.

All employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides 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. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.