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Accountant I
The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA)United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 11 Jun 2026
💰 $50,000/yr($45,400/yr – $50,000/yr)
About the role
Position Information
Posting Number
S06879P
Position Title
Accountant I
Department
Mathematics
Location
Arlington
Position Status
Full-time
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday; 8:00am – 5:00pm
Salary
Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience.
Pay Basis
Monthly
Job Summary
The Accountant I will be responsible for providing accounting support, including various organizational processes such as account management, monthly reconciliations, purchasing, and invoicing for the mathematics department. This position requires initiative and independent judgment, as well as the ability to work effectively with staff, faculty, and administration at all levels.
The annual salary for this position ranges from $45,400-$50,000.The final offer will be based on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The annual salary for this position ranges from $45,400-$50,000.The final offer will be based on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.
- Assist with processing travel reimbursements.
- Obtain financial information from UTA accounting system to manage department funds by cost centers and grants at the budget and transaction-level.
- Enter and track budget corrections and transfers for both cost centers and grants.
- Reconcile monthly financial statements for cost centers and grants in UTA accounting system.
- Enter IDT Journal Entries for the department and the Life Sciences Core Facility in UTA accounting system.
- Run UTA accounting system queries for data gathering and analysis.
- Oversee monthly reconciliation of ProCard/credit card transaction logs and enter data into UTA accounting system.
- Maintain all source documents in department computer files.
- Assist with budget tracking and maintaining spreadsheets for department funds.
- Serve as a valuable and engaged team member within the mathematics department.
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
- Moderate-level working knowledge and experience of Excel.
- Minimum of two (2) years of accounting experience within a large academic department or a comparable setting.
- Experience and knowledge in grant accounting.
- Experience with the UTShare accounting system.
- Knowledge of the University’s accounting policies and procedures.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, organizational skills, and interpersonal skills.
- Efficient and competent working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.
- Ability to learn and master new software as needed for the role.
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.
https://www.uta.edu/hr/employee-benefits
To help you understand the full value of these benefits, we have created a tool that calculates the total worth of your compensation package. This tool takes into account all of the benefits that you are eligible for, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. To access this tool and learn more about the total value of your benefits, please click on the following link:
https://resources.uta.edu/hr/services/records/compensation-tools.php
CBC Requirement
https://www.uta.edu/hr/employee-benefits
To help you understand the full value of these benefits, we have created a tool that calculates the total worth of your compensation package. This tool takes into account all of the benefits that you are eligible for, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. To access this tool and learn more about the total value of your benefits, please click on the following link:
https://resources.uta.edu/hr/services/records/compensation-tools.php
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.
This position may have access to critical infrastructure as defined by Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code. If so, to be hired for and continue to be employed in this position you must maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure as set forth in Texas Executive Order GA-48. By assuming this position, and if you have access to critical infrastructure, you authorize the University to conduct routine background checks.
EEO Statement
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, re
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