Accountant Jobs in Arlington, TX
Accountants in Arlington work for the headquarters of Texas Health Resources on East Lamar Boulevard, the Texas Rangers front office at Globe Life Field and Arlington ISD. Staff roles generally start in the mid $50,000s. Here are the current openings, followed by who is hiring and how to become a CPA in Texas.
Current Accountant Openings in Arlington, TX
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Accountant Work in Arlington
Arlington's accounting jobs cluster in a few big offices rather than a downtown tower district. East Lamar Boulevard alone holds the Texas Health Resources corporate headquarters and the Arlington ISD administration building, two of the five largest employers on the City of Arlington's own principal-employer list. The Entertainment District adds sports finance: the Texas Rangers run a full finance and accounting department at Globe Life Field, with staff accountants and senior accountants in financial reporting, treasury and compliance.
The city is also home to D.R. Horton's headquarters on Horton Circle and to a GM Financial office, and UT Arlington's College of Business turns out accounting graduates every year. Because Arlington sits between Dallas and Fort Worth, many local accountants weigh offers across the whole metro, and I-30 and SH 360 put either downtown within a reasonable drive.
Top Arlington Employers Hiring Accountants
These Arlington employers list accounting roles or an accounting job family on their own career sites:
- Texas Health Resources - the health system's East Lamar headquarters hires Accountant II and accounting assistant roles in its corporate accounting team.
- Arlington ISD - the school district recruits finance and accounting professionals for its Financial Services and Accounting departments.
- Texas Rangers - the club's Globe Life Field front office employs staff and senior accountants and posts openings on its official job board.
Accountant Salaries in Arlington
- Entry level: about $56,000 to $68,000 a year for staff accountants.
- Experienced: roughly $70,000 to $95,000 for senior accountants with three to seven years.
- Senior: about $100,000 to $140,000 for accounting managers and controllers, usually with a CPA.
These are estimates. Nationally, accountants and auditors earned a median of $83,680 in May 2025, with the lowest 10 percent under $56,020 and the top 10 percent above $144,090, and Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington wages overall run close to the national average. A CPA, years of experience, and skills in month-end close and financial reporting move pay the most.
How to Become an Accountant in Arlington
Most accountant roles start with a bachelor's degree in accounting. UT Arlington's College of Business offers a BBA and a BS in Accounting plus a Master of Science in Accounting and a Master of Professional Accounting, and Tarrant County College's accounting program, taught at its Southeast Campus in Arlington among others, includes an Accounting Information Management AAS and accounting assistant certificates. CPAs are licensed by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy. Since August 1, 2026, Texas offers two routes: 150 semester hours plus 12 months of experience, or 120 semester hours plus 24 months of experience supervised by a CPA, along with the CPA exam, a Board-approved ethics course and the Board's rules of professional conduct exam.
What the Job Involves
Accountants record transactions, reconcile accounts, prepare journal entries and financial statements, and close the books each month. They support budgets and audits, track fixed assets and payables, and explain the numbers to managers. Month-end, quarter-end and audit season bring longer days.
Skills Employers Look For
- Solid grasp of GAAP and account reconciliation
- Advanced Excel, including lookups and pivot tables
- Experience with an ERP or general ledger system
- Accuracy under month-end deadlines
- Clear written explanations of variances
- Progress toward a CPA license
Career Path and Advancement
In Arlington the ladder usually runs from staff accountant to senior accountant, then accounting manager, controller or a move into financial reporting and treasury. Large employers such as Texas Health Resources and Arlington ISD offer room to move between departments, while the sports and entertainment side offers a different track, and a Texas CPA opens the senior roles across the metro.
Related Careers in Arlington
If accounting interests you, these related Arlington roles are close matches:
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need a CPA to work as an accountant in Arlington?
No. Many staff and senior accountant jobs only ask for a bachelor's degree in accounting and a few years of experience. A CPA from the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy is expected for most manager, controller and public accounting roles.
Can you become a CPA in Texas with 120 hours?
Yes. Since August 1, 2026, Texas lets candidates qualify with 120 semester hours and 24 months of experience supervised by a CPA, instead of the 150-hour route with 12 months of experience. Both routes still require the CPA exam, an ethics course and the Board's rules exam.
How much do accountants make in Arlington?
Staff accountants generally start around $56,000 to $68,000, experienced senior accountants earn roughly $70,000 to $95,000, and managers can pass $100,000. These are estimates based on federal wage data.
Where can I study accounting in Arlington?
UT Arlington's College of Business offers bachelor's and master's degrees in accounting, and Tarrant County College teaches accounting courses at its Southeast Campus on Southeast Parkway.
Which Arlington employers hire accountants?
Texas Health Resources at its East Lamar headquarters, Arlington ISD and the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field have all posted or staffed accounting roles. Check the live listings above for current openings.
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