Accounting Specialist (S01764P)

Accounting Specialist (S01764P)

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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 DetailsPosition InformationPosting Number

S01764PPosition Title

Accounting Specialist (S01764P)Department

ProcurementLocation

ArlingtonJob Family

Administrative SupportPosition Status

Full-timeWork Hours

StandardWork ScheduleMonday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm.Open to

External and InternalFLSASalary

Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience.Duration

Funding expected to continuePay Basis

MonthlyBenefits Eligible

YesJob SummaryPerform advanced accounting work as related to travel/expense reimbursements, non-purchase order and purchase order payments. Responsible for applying accounting practices and controls to a variety of financial transactions. Must communicate effectively and professionally with employees at all levels of the organization and from diverse backgrounds.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesReview and validate vendor payment vouchers for accuracy, using the purchase order or contract for validation. Create purchase order vouchers for orders ≥ $15,000. Review travel and non-travel expense reports for compliance with established procedures. Review and approve front-office created vouchers. Work with campus staff on errors/issues related to vendor payments and travel/expense. Work with front-office to ensure ProCard vouchers are processed and paid at the end of each month. Assist vendors with information on payment status or problems. Ability to comprehend and apply policies and procedures, with constructive communication, to all customer. Know and follow all federal, state, UT System, and UTA laws, rules, policies and procedures. Perform other duties as assignedRequired QualificationsHigh school graduate or equivalent experience. Four (4) years of experience in government or commercial accounting. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, customer service skills, and problem-solving skills. Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with employees at all levels of the organization and from diverse backgrounds. Ability to comprehend and apply policies and procedures with constructive communication. Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.Work, communicate and interact with others in accordance to the University’s Principles of Community, which are:

Mutual respect

Constructive Communication

A supportive environment

Collaborative relationships

Leadership and service

Inclusion and diversityPreferred QualificationsBachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field. People Soft familiarity. High volume customer service experience. Ability to prioritize workload, and work independently.Working ConditionsSpecial Conditions for EligibilityEEO StatementUTA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Additionally, the University prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of sexual orientation. A criminal background check will be conducted on finalists. The UTA is a tobacco free campus.Posting Detail InformationNumber of Vacancies

1Desired Start DateOpen DateReview Start DateOpen Until FilledSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsApplicants 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.Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk ().

What is the highest level of education attained?

GED

High School Diploma

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Masters Degree

PHD

How many years of experience do you have in governmental or commercial accounting?

None/less than 4 years

4 to 5 years

6 to 7 years

8 or more years

Do you have 12 months experience with or have completed a course in Microsoft Office (ie: Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)? Please specify software background on resume.)

Yes

No

Documents Needed To ApplyRequired Documents

Resume or CV

Cover/Interest Letter

Optional Documents

Transcripts

Letter of Recommendation

References (Additional)