Senior Accounting & Payments Specialist

University of Texas at Austin Staff; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health benefits

Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability

Generous paid vacation, sick time, and

Retirement plan with employer matching

Tuition assistance

Library and museum access with staffID

Free UT Shuttle rides

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin seeks an Senior Accounting Associate to provide administrative support for the Business Services Team. You will handle high-level accounting, payment, and travel transactions while ensuring compliance and customer-focused service within a busy Academic Administration and Planning unit.

The role emphasizes accurate processing, problem solving, and collaboration with colleagues to streamline operations and support the student experience.

Qualifications

• Three years of clerical experience, including one year at Administrative Assistant or Administrative Associate level with a Bachelor's Degree.
• Seven years of clerical experience, including one year at Administrative Assistant or Administrative Associate level with a High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience using a personal computer and standard office equipment, including Microsoft Office 365.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with a customer-service mindset.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and adapt to rotating responsibilities.
• Discretion handling sensitive or confidential matters and interpretation of policies.

Responsibilities

• Process EVPP tier 1 payments including vendor/PO payments, reimbursements, deposits, incentives, corrections, and tuition-related transactions.
• Process travel requests for EVPP tier 1 units including travel authorization, reimbursements, and card reconciliation.
• Deliver high-quality work with clear client communication and troubleshoot payment issues; monitor workflow trends.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Customer-service mindset

Ability to manage deadlines

Work independently

Collaborative work style

Discretion with confidential matters

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin seeks an Senior Accounting Associate to provide administrative support for the Business Services Team. You will handle high-level accounting, payment, and travel transactions while ensuring compliance and customer-focused service within a busy Academic Administration and Planning unit.

The role emphasizes accurate processing, problem solving, and collaboration with colleagues to streamline operations and support the student experience.