Job Posting Title:

Temporary Accounting Technician - College of Liberal Arts - (UTEMPS)

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Hiring Department:

UTemp Pool

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt from FLSA

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Nov 30, 2026

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

Temporary assignments may be filled at any time; only competitive applicants selected will be contacted and provided with instructions on the continued application process. Please no phone calls or emails. The projected end date for this temporary assignment is November 30, 2026.

Purpose

Provide key administrative support as part of the Centralized Business Services (CBS) team in the College of Liberal Arts Deans Office. This position requires the use of initiative and judgment, as well as strong customer service skills and time management. This position serves as a member of a team of administrative professionals supporting a wide range of academic and administrative departments, along with centers and institutes across the College.

Responsibilities

Communicate regularly via email with department unit staff and faculty regarding vouchers and CBS processes/knowledge. Create vouchers for payments, reimbursements, scholarships, and travel documents for faculty while adhering to college policies and procedures and with high level attention to detail.
Maintain payment processing electronic workflow, log daily payments/purchasing and reimbursement requests, and update client records in UT BOX.
Process cash advance requests and reconciliations. Other duties as assigned..

Required Qualifications

High school graduation or GED. Three years of clerical experience. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Demonstrated commitment to providing excellent customer service and previous experience in a customer-oriented environment. Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to multitask in an environment with frequent interruptions. Self-starter and self-reliant ability and willingness to work independently and as a team. Experience providing reception services in a professional setting and/or experience with clerical functions associated with sensitive and confidential information.

Preferred Qualifications

More than the required years of experience with clerical functions. Governmental or commercial accounting experience. Working knowledge of university components and Graduate School policies. Experience providing reception services in a professional setting and/or experience with clerical functions associated with sensitive and confidential information. Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Familiarity with UT policy and procedures.

Hourly Rate

$23.00

Working Conditions

Attire: Business Casual
Standard Office Environment, Repetitive use of keyboard at a workstation

Work Shift

Hours per week - 40
The work hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - with a 30 minute or hour lunch period - to be discussed with the supervisor.

Required Materials

Resume/CV
3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

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.

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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.

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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.

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Background Checks:

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 and Spanish) [PDF]
Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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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.

Temporary Accounting Technician - College of Liberal Arts - (UTEMPS)

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