Accounting Specialist - Military Veterans

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 including student housing and meal plan billing.

Essential Duties:

• 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. Includes review of expense reports for accuracy and compliance with university travel policies.
• Prepare and process requisitions for Mav eShop and standard purchase orders.
• Review and process student contract files for completion for apartments, residence hall, and meal plans. Also includes initial billing, renewals, lease assumptions, and end of semester move-outs, and misc charges.
• Assist students and parents with billing questions.
• Receive and complete forms that verify the student's payment history while housed on campus and return forms to the off-campus apartments, as well as for open records inquiries.
• Perform accounting support tasks to include but not limited to assisting with a variety of reconciliations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED with four (4) years of experience in governmental or commercial accounting at a level comparable to that of an Accounting Specialist or the equivalent experience.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates' degree in Accounting.
• Experience using PeopleSoft

Special Instructions:

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.

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.

Open Until Filled: No

Location: Arlington