The University of Texas at Arlington is hiring an Accountant II of Finance and Administration. This role involves managing accounting and financial functions for the Division of Enterprise Development, including budget management, invoice processing, travel reimbursements, and preparing reports to ensure accurate financial operations.
Highlights
Manage project budgets, forecast expenses, and submit budget transfers.
Prepare and submit Public Works billing for assigned projects.
Receive vendor invoices and create vouchers in UTShare.
Process client refunds via Single Pay Vouchers and PayPal.
Handle Procard purchases and reconciliations.
Create travel authorizations and process travel and non-travel reimbursements using Concur.
Create invoices and purchase orders for external entities including corporations and government agencies.
Perform monthly statement reconciliations in SAHARA and maintain supporting documentation.
Required software knowledge includes PeopleSoft FMS, Concur, SAHARA, Student Manager/Modern Campus, and Microsoft Excel.
Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field plus two years of relevant work experience in higher education or equivalent.
Preferred qualifications: Two years of governmental accounting experience and familiarity with PeopleSoft FMS, Concur, SAHARA.
Salary range from $52,200 to $63,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.
Accountant II of Finance and Administration Full Description
Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.
Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number | S06346P Position Title | Accountant II of Finance and Administration Department | Enterprise Development Location | Arlington Job Family | Finance/Accounting Position Status | Full-time Work Hours | Standard Work Schedule | Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm Open to | External and Internal Salary | Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience. Duration | Funding expected to continue Pay Basis | Monthly 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 Job Summary | The Accountant II of Finance and Administration provides accounting and financial functions for Division for Enterprise Development.
The annual salary for this position ranges from $52,200 to $63,000. The final offer will be based on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role. Essential Duties and Responsibilities | Prepare and Submit Public WorksBilling according to assigned projects. Manage and Maintain project budgets, forecast expenses, submit corrections and budget transfers as needed. Receives invoices from vendors. Creates vouchers in UTShare. Enters the expenses in Student Manager/Modern Campus. Processes client refunds with Single Pay Vouchers in UTShare for check and cash payments and with PayPal for credit card payments. Procard purchases and reconciliation. Create Eship Labels for departments. Reconciles monthly statements in SAHARA using supporting documents and research any missing documentation. Identifies, initiates, and tracks necessary accounting corrections. Create travel authorizations, process travel based on approved GSA rates and non-travel expense reimbursements in Concur and enters expenses in Student Manager/Modern Campus/Concur. Creates invoices and purchase orders for outside entities paying for clients enrolled in training courses, including corporations, state government and federal government. Some of these include the use of a client portal for the client to be able to make the payments. Processes the daily deposit, including creating the daily revenue report. This includes counting cash, checks and credit card payments, and process credit card passthrough cost center corrections. Creates weekly and monthly aging report and unearned revenue report. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications | Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field. Two (2) years of work experience in Higher Education or an equivalent mix of education and relevant experience in similar role. Preferred Qualifications | Two (2) years of governmental accounting experience. Experience with PeopleSoft FMS, Concur, SAHARA. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities | Professional verbal and written communication skills. Expert Excel Skills. Other Requirements | Working Conditions | Special Conditions for Eligibility | 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. 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, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy. University Information | The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.
Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100. The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact. ADA Accommodations | The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu.
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies | 1 Open Until Filled | Minimum Number of References Required | 3 Maximum Number of References Accepted | 3 Special Instructions to Applicants | Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.
Requirement Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* What is the highest level of education attained?
GED
High School Diploma
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
PhD or equivalent
* How many years of experience do you have working in higher education?
None/less than 1 year
2 to 3 years
4 to 5 years
6 years or more
* How many years of experience do you have working with governmental accounting?
None/less than 1 year
1 to 2 years
3 to 4 years
5 or more years
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
Resume or CV
Cover/Interest Letter
Optional Documents
OFFICE OF TALENT, CULTURE AND ENGAGEMENT J.D. Wetsel Service Center 1225 W. Mitchell Road Arlington, TX 76019
