Accountant I

Job Description

Accountant I | The University of Texas at Arlington

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at The University of Texas at Arlington, located in Arlington, TX. As a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution with over 42,000 students, UTA is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving its community, contributing an estimated $29 billion annually to the Texas economy. This Accountant I position provides essential financial and administrative support, playing a key role in maintaining the integrity of departmental operations and ensuring compliance with university policies. The University is expanding its regional footprint with a new campus scheduled to open in 2028, making it an exciting time to join.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Arlington, TX
• Pay: $45400–$50000 yearly
• Mission: To provide essential financial and administrative support for departmental operations, ensuring accurate tracking of funds and compliance with university policies.
• Tech Stack: PeopleSoft, MS Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Account Reconciliation: Perform regular reconciliations of general ledger accounts, department cost centers, and ProCard transactions.
• Discrepancy Resolution: Investigate and resolve financial discrepancies, ensuring accurate and complete supporting documentation.
• Budget Oversight: Assist with monitoring departmental budgets and maintaining detailed financial spreadsheets to track funds and expenditures.
• Purchasing Management: Prepare and submit purchase requests, interpret university rules, and advise department staff on proper purchasing methods.
• Financial Adjustments: Prepare, enter, and track budget corrections, transfers, and journal entries for proper accounting and reporting.

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