Jobs and Careers

Accounting Specialist

The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA)

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 3 Jun 2026

💰 $50,000/yr($40,000/yr – $50,000/yr)

About the role

Position Information

Posting Number S06854P Position Title Accounting Specialist Department Admin & Econ Dev Business Services 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 Bi-weekly Job Summary

The Accounting Specialist performs advanced accounting work as related to travel/expense reimbursements, purchase order and non-purchase order invoices, procurement card, inter-departmental billing, various employee forms to include new hire, termination, rate increases and timekeeping for several large Auxiliary Departments. Responsible for applying accounting practices and controls to a variety of financial transactions. The annual salary for this position ranges from $40,000 to $50,000. The final offer will be based on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Review and process vendor invoices for payment for both PO and non-PO vouchers. Includes review of vendor invoices for accuracy, timely resolution of issues that arise with vendor invoices, creating payment vouchers in accounting system, and maintaining vendor files.
Reconcile vendor statements.
Review and process procurement card logs for payment. Includes review of log for completeness and accuracy, review of documentation attached, reconcile documentation to entries on the log and ensure all appropriate signatures are applied to the log.
Review and process charges on journal vouchers (IDT) in accounting system. Charges may relate to campus use of Dining Services- due to catering services or Dining Services locations on campus- as well as MavMoney or other departmental activity.
Review and process eForms related to new hires, terminations, rate increases, and changes to positions.
Review and process employee time entry to include correct hours, overtime processing and vacation vouchers.
Review and process travel authorizations/expense reports. Include review of expense reports for accuracy and compliance with university travel policies.
Prepare and process requisitions for Mav eShop and standard purchase orders.
Perform accounting support tasks to include but not limited to assisting with a variety of reconciliations.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

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 in similar role.
Experience using Microsoft Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

Associates’ degree in Accounting.
Experience using PeopleSoft.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Other Requirements Workplace and Eligibility Conditions Benefits Eligible Yes Benefits at UTA

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

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