Accountant I

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin seeks an Accountant I for the Department of Integrative Biology. This role involves managing accounts payable and coordinating travel, requiring strong organizational skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and a commitment to excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and one year of experience or High School diploma with five years of clerical experience.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and work under pressure.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and UT accounting systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process daily operations of accounts payable including invoices and reimbursements.
• Coordinate departmental travel and process travel reimbursement vouchers.
• Provide reliable communication regarding payment statuses and approvals.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Customer Service

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School graduation or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

UT accounting systems

Workday

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Job Posting Title:

Accountant I

Hiring Department:

Department of Integrative Biology

Position Open To:

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Earliest Start Date:

Jun 01, 2025

Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details:

General Notes

Security sensitive; criminal background check conducted on selected candidate. Hiring decision is contingent upon applicant successfully clearing background check.

Purpose

This position will work as a team member to assist the Department of Integrative Biology with Accounts Payable and Travel Coordination.

Responsibilities

• Processing the daily operations of all accounts payable, (including invoices, visa fees, pro-cards, eShip Global), Process non-employee payments and reimbursements. Approve and audit documents created by staff related to procurement, reimbursements, payments, etc. Create electronic documents in these areas if needed.
• Troubleshoot and research payments and missing documentation. Review vendor statements to ensure accuracy. Contact faculty, staff, and students to locate missing packing slips and to verify that all ordered materials have been received prior to processing payments. Clear encumbrances on accounts when needed.
• Coordinate departmental travel, including processing of RTAs prior to travel, advising travelers on travel policies and reimbursement requirements as needed, arranging flight and hotel reservations as needed, and processing travel reimbursement vouchers and honorarium payments.
• Coordinate rental car requests and arrange direct billing.
• Coordinate/reconcile all departmental cash advances.
• Coordinate restricted region requests for faculty, research staff, and graduate students.
• Interpret and apply relevant rules, regulations and policies to ensure university policies are met.
• Provide consistent, timely and reliable communication to clients via email or other methods regarding status of approvals, returns and process changes.
• Support other Department Administrative Office staff by assisting with various projects.
• Other related functions as assigned.
  
  
  

Required Qualifications

• High School graduation or GED and five years of clerical experience, or Bachelor's degree and one year of experience performing complex administrative functions. Demonstrated ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines. Ability to work efficiently with little supervision. Self-starter and self-reliant ability to work, independently, as part of a team and under supervision. Demonstrated proficiency in organizing and recording data. Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Professional demeanor. Experience using Microsoft Office. Regular and punctual attendance. Commitment to providing excellent customer service. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience using UT accounting systems and programs, including *Define and FRMS, as well as familiarity with Workday. Experience performing financial tasks in a university setting. Experience with post-award documentation and grant accounting. Experience using advanced features of Box, DocuSign, Excel and Word.
  
  
  

Salary Range

$48,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

Typical office environment

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information, at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest
  
  
  

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
• E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Higher Education

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