Accountant I

Job Description

Accountant I | The University of Texas at Arlington

The Tone:
The University of Texas at Arlington is dedicated to advancing knowledge and student success through academic excellence and research. This is a full-time role at The University of Texas at Arlington, located in Arlington, TX. This Accountant I position provides essential financial and administrative assistance, directly supporting departmental operations. By ensuring accurate financial tracking, reconciling accounts, and managing purchasing processes, this role is critical to maintaining the university’s fiscal integrity and operational efficiency.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid – Arlington, TX
• Mission: Ensure accurate financial tracking and compliance for departmental operations by providing essential financial and administrative support.
• Tech Stack: PeopleSoft, MS Excel, Mav eShop

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Reconciliation: Perform regular reconciliations of general ledger accounts, department cost centers, and ProCard transactions, investigating and resolving discrepancies while maintaining accurate supporting documentation.
• Budget Management Support: Assist with monitoring departmental budgets and maintaining detailed financial spreadsheets to ensure accurate tracking of funds and expenditures.
• Procurement & Payment Coordination: Prepare and submit diverse purchase requests, including Mav eShop carts, requisitions, purchase orders, quotes, service contracts, and ProCard purchases, while collaborating to verify deliverables and authorize timely vendor payments in compliance with university policies.
• Purchasing Policy Advisement: Interpret and clearly explain university purchasing rules and regulations, advising department staff on proper purchasing methods and allowable expenditures to ensure compliance.
• Financial Transaction Management: Prepare, accurately enter, and track budget corrections, transfers, and journal entries to ensure proper accounting, accurate financial reporting, and the integrity of departmental funds.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field. This is an entry-level position.
• Experience: Two (2) years of experience that includes preparing detailed reconciliations.
• Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; excellent communication, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Bonus: An accounting degree; experience using PeopleSoft and MS Excel.