Finance & Accounting Jobs in Arlington, TX

Arlington punches well above its weight in finance because GM Financial, the captive finance arm of General Motors, runs a massive operation here across more than a million square feet along I-20 with roughly 3,400 employees, filling the city with credit analysts, financial analysts, accountants, and loan-servicing staff. Pair that with D.R. Horton's Fortune 500 homebuilding headquarters and its mortgage arm, plus a dense network of banks and credit unions, and Arlington offers finance careers usually associated with much larger downtowns. This hub pulls together every LocalJobPage guide in the field so you can find a role, see who is hiring, and apply.

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Why Finance Hiring Is Strong in Arlington

Finance and accounting is a deep field in Arlington because the city is home to two very large financial operations plus a full banking ecosystem. GM Financial anchors the market, running credit, underwriting, loan servicing, and corporate accounting from its I-20 campus as the corridor's largest employer. D.R. Horton, America's largest homebuilder and a Fortune 500 company headquartered in Arlington, staffs corporate accounting and runs DHI Mortgage, which needs loan officers and mortgage loan processors. Around those anchors, national and regional banks and credit unions operate branches across the city, so demand runs from entry-level bank tellers and accounts payable clerks up through financial analysts, accountants, and credit analysts.

Top Finance & Accounting Employers in Arlington

These are the largest and most active employers of finance and accounting staff in and around Arlington. Each link runs a live search combining the employer with a common role so you land on relevant openings:

GM Financial - The I-20 corridor's largest employer; hires credit analysts, financial analysts, accountants, and loan-servicing staff.
D.R. Horton - Fortune 500 homebuilder headquartered in Arlington; corporate accounting, financial analysts, and DHI Mortgage loan roles.
Wells Fargo - National bank with Arlington branches; bank tellers, personal bankers, and loan officers.
JPMorgan Chase - National bank with multiple Arlington locations; teller, banker, and lending roles.
American Airlines Credit Union - Major regional credit union serving the DFW area; tellers, loan officers, and member service roles.
City of Arlington - Municipal government; accountants, accounts payable and receivable clerks, and budget staff.
H&R Block - Tax preparation offices across Arlington; tax preparers and seasonal filing staff.

Finance & Accounting Career Paths in Arlington

The 11 guides in this hub group into four functional buckets, so you can start where your experience and timeline fit:

Banking and lending: Bank Teller, Loan Officer, Mortgage Loan Processor, Credit Analyst.
Accounting and bookkeeping: Accountant, Bookkeeper, Accounts Payable Clerk, Accounts Receivable Clerk.
Analysis and tax: Financial Analyst, Tax Preparer.
Industry overview: Finance and Banking.

How to Start a Finance & Accounting Career in Arlington

Finance and accounting roles in Arlington range from entry-level jobs open to high school graduates to positions requiring a degree and certification, and local schools cover the whole ladder:

University of Texas at Arlington - offers accounting and finance degrees through its College of Business, the standard path toward accountant, financial analyst, and CPA-track roles.
Tarrant County College - accounting and bookkeeping courses and associate degrees at low in-county tuition, ideal for AP/AR clerk and bookkeeper roles.
CPA license (Texas State Board of Public Accountancy) - required to sign audits and a major advancement credential for accountants.
Bookkeeping and tax certifications - QuickBooks certification, the IRS Annual Filing Season Program, and a PTIN for paid tax preparers.
Lending credentials - mortgage loan officers must hold an NMLS license under the SAFE Act, a state-registered requirement.

Licensing depends on the role: many accounting and bookkeeping jobs need no state license, but a CPA is required to practice public accounting, and mortgage loan officers must be NMLS-licensed in Texas.

Finance & Accounting Salaries in Arlington

Pay varies by role, credential, and experience. These are local estimate tiers to help you plan:

Entry level (bank teller, accounts payable clerk, accounts receivable clerk, tax preparer): roughly $32,000 - $45,000 per year.
Mid level (bookkeeper, credit analyst, mortgage loan processor, staff accountant): roughly $48,000 - $70,000 per year.
Senior level (financial analyst, senior accountant, loan officer): roughly $70,000 - $100,000+ per year.

These figures are estimates that vary by employer, credential, and experience, and lending roles often add commission. Larger employers like GM Financial, D.R. Horton, and national banks typically add benefits such as health insurance, retirement matching, bonuses, and paid time off.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you need a license or degree to work in finance in Arlington?

It depends on the role. Entry jobs like bank teller, AP/AR clerk, and tax preparer typically need only a high school diploma, though paid tax preparers must have an IRS PTIN. Accountant and financial analyst roles usually require a bachelor's degree, a CPA license is required to practice public accounting, and mortgage loan officers must hold an NMLS license under the federal SAFE Act.

Which employer hires the most finance and accounting workers in Arlington?

GM Financial is the largest, running credit, underwriting, and loan-servicing operations from its I-20 campus with roughly 3,400 employees. D.R. Horton's corporate accounting and DHI Mortgage arm, along with national banks and credit unions across the city, are also major sources of finance and accounting jobs.

How much do finance and accounting jobs pay in Arlington?

Entry-level roles like bank tellers and AP/AR clerks generally start around $32,000 to $45,000 per year, mid-level roles such as bookkeepers and credit analysts land in the $48,000 to $70,000 range, and financial analysts, senior accountants, and loan officers commonly earn $70,000 to over $100,000. Lending roles often add commission on top of base pay.

What is the fastest way into a finance career in Arlington?

The quickest entry points are bank teller, accounts payable/receivable clerk, or seasonal tax preparer roles, which often require only a high school diploma and basic math and computer skills. From there, an accounting associate degree from Tarrant County College or a finance degree from UT Arlington opens the door to bookkeeper, analyst, and accountant positions.

What is the difference between a bookkeeper and an accountant?

A bookkeeper records daily financial transactions - invoices, payments, payroll, and reconciliations - and keeps the books accurate and current. An accountant analyzes that data, prepares financial statements and tax filings, and advises on strategy, often holding a degree and sometimes a CPA license. Accountants typically require more education and earn more than bookkeepers.

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