Accounting Clerk III

Salary Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience up to $40,000.

Pay Basis

Pay Basis Monthly

Job Summary

The Accounting Clerk III will provide varied administrative support, primarily maintaining accounting and payroll functions for the department. Responsible for the application of elementary and advanced bookkeeping principles to a variety of transactions in a central accounting system.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains and reconciles departmental accounts.
• Reviews and processes documents including purchase orders, vouchers, petty cash, deposits, transfer of funds, and other departmental expenditures.
• Designs and/or executes an effective system of internal controls concerning records retention, storage and destruction.
• Supervises and assists in the researching, gathering and recording of financial data.
• Assimilates and compiles data using independent judgment in producing final reports.
• Acts as the unit liaison with other departments and with outside agencies and vendors.
• Assists and cross-trains with Payroll to maintain time leave usage, employee records, worker’s compensation, training and annual appointments for the unit.
• Performs other duties assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with two (2) years of experience in accounts payable or customer service position.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in accounts payable or similar position.
• MARS , Peoplesoft/Ut share experience is preferred.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to work under pressure and deadlines.
• Must maintain confidentiality and have the ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with varied staff and supervisors.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Other Requirements

• Security Sensitive, and thereby subject to the provisions of section 51.215 Texas education code.

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CBC Requirement

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

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.

University Information

The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution ( HSI ) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution ( AANAPISI ), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.
Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at . The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.

ADA Accommodations

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Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Minimum Number of References Required

Minimum Number of References Required 3

Requirement Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How many years of experience do you have in accounting and/or bookkeeping?
  • None/less than 2 years
  • 2 to 3 years
  • 4 to 5 years
  • 6 years or more
• * How many years of experience do you have working with Modules related to General Ledgers and Budgets: (PeopleSoft General Ledger and/or Commitment Control ERP Application Modules)?
  • None/less than 5 years
  • 5 to 6 years
  • 6 to 7 years
  • 7 years or more
• * What is your skill level using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc)?
  • No skills/Basic
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced
  • Proficient

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume or CV
• Cover/Interest Letter

Optional Documents

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