Remote Accountant I: Reconciliation & Purchasing

The University of Texas at Arlington; Arlington (TX); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

The University of Texas at Arlington is seeking an Accountant I to provide financial and administrative support for departmental operations. You will reconcile ledgers, analyze reports, process budget transfers, and monitor cost centers, while coordinating purchases and inventory under university policies.

Required is a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field; two years of experience with PeopleSoft and Excel is preferred. Hybrid schedule with potential one day remote per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in accounting, finance, business administration or related field.
• Preferred: accounting degree plus two years of experience, including detailed reconciliations and proficiency with PeopleSoft and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular reconciliations of general ledger accounts and department cost centers, ensuring accurate documentation.
• Monitor departmental budgets and maintain detailed financial spreadsheets for funds and expenditures.
• Prepare and submit purchase requests (Mav eShop carts, requisitions, POs, quotes, service contracts) in line with policies.
• Explain university purchasing rules and advise on allowable expenditures.
• Collaborate with department staff and Accounts Receivable to verify deliverables and authorize payments.
• Prepare, enter, and track budget corrections, transfers, and journal entries.
• Support department operations and financial integrity through additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or a related field

Tools

PeopleSoft

MS Excel

Job description

The University of Texas at Arlington is seeking an Accountant I to provide financial and administrative support for departmental operations. You will reconcile ledgers, analyze reports, process budget transfers, and monitor cost centers, while coordinating purchases and inventory under university policies.

Required is a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field; two years of experience with PeopleSoft and Excel is preferred. Hybrid schedule with potential one day remote per week.