Accountant I | The University of Texas at Arlington - Military Veterans

Job Summary: Performs skilled accounting work for a large departmental unit. Maintains numerous departmental and grant accounts and records. Works within the College of Science, specifically the Chemistry Department. Essential Duties: Reconciles all department and grant accounts and requisition logs each month reviewing them for accuracy. Processes budget transfers and account corrections when necessary. Maintains accurate files for all accounts within the Chemistry Department. Works closely with the Chair and research professors to ensure expenditures are appropriate and that grant expiration dates are closely monitored. Maintains logs of all expenditures to ensure that a current free balance is available when requested. Performs audits on select grant accounts upon request. Maintains logs for all pro-cards and ensures that all packing slips and invoices are received. Back up support for department purchasing agent Assists in processing purchase orders and IDT's. Other functions as assigned. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent accounting experience. Preferred Qualifications: Two (2) Years of professional government or commercial accounting experience. Experience with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word. Experience in UT Share (UT Arlington's accounting program) and Concur. Experience processing and reconciling procard transactions. 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