Temporary Accounting Technician - College of Liberal Arts UTEMPS

Temporary Accounting Technician
- College of Liberal Arts - (UTEMPS)

Temporary Accounting Technician
- College of Liberal Arts - (UTEMPS)

Hiring Department: UTemp Pool

Position Open To:
All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt from FLSA

Earliest

Start Date:

Immediately

Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until Nov 30, 2026

Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details:
General Notes Temporary assignments may be filled at any time; only competitive applicants selected will be contacted and provided with instructions on the continued application process. Please no phone calls or emails. The projected end date for this temporary assignment is November 30, 2026.

Purpose Provide key administrative support as part of the Centralized Business Services (CBS) team in the College of Liberal Arts Deans Office. This position requires the use of initiative and judgment, as well as strong customer service skills and time management. This position serves as a member of a team of administrative professionals supporting a wide range of academic and administrative departments, along with centers and institutes across the College.

• Communicate regularly via email with department unit staff and faculty regarding vouchers and CBS processes/knowledge. Create vouchers for payments, reimbursements, scholarships, and travel documents for faculty while adhering to college policies and procedures and with high level attention to detail.
• Maintain payment processing electronic workflow, log daily payments/purchasing and reimbursement requests, and update client records in UT BOX.

Process cash advance requests and reconciliations. Other duties as assigned.

High school graduation or GED. Three years of clerical experience. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Demonstrated commitment to providing excellent customer service and previous experience in a customer-oriented environment. Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to multitask in an environment with frequent interruptions. Self-starter and self-reliant ability and willingness to work independently and as a team. Experience providing reception services in a professional setting and/or experience with clerical functions associated with sensitive and confidential information.

More than the required years of experience with clerical functions. Governmental or commercial accounting experience. Working knowledge of university components and Graduate School policies. Experience providing reception services in a professional setting and/or experience with clerical functions associated with sensitive and confidential information. Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Familiarity with UT policy and procedures.

Hourly Rate

$23.00

• Attire:
  Business Casual
• Standard Office Environment, Repetitive use of keyboard at a workstation

• Hours per week - 40
• The work hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  
  - with a 30 minute or hour lunch period - to be discussed with the supervisor.

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in…