[Hiring] Research Accounting Analyst @University of Texas at Austin

Role Description

Responsible for support and services to the Post-Award Grant Accounting Team in the Office of Sponsored Projects (OSP). Primary duties include:

• Preparation of invoices and reports, in collaboration with the Research Administrative Associates to ensure timely and accurate submission.
• Provide analytical review in reconciliation of financial invoicing/reporting, as well as initiating appropriate corrections in preparation for signature and submission.
• Requires strong communication skills, maintains frequent interaction with OSP team members, University departments, special groups, and external agencies.

Responsibilities include:

• Billing and financial reporting to research sponsors including account reconciliation.
• Researching account discrepancies in depth by analyzing various historical data, including financial records, invoices, and reports.
• Preparing reconciliation of unbalanced accounts using internal financial systems.
• Monitoring sponsor portals and assisting with billing and reporting portal submissions.
• Communicating rejections, payment issues, communications, etc. to the appropriate parties from the data provided in the portal.
• Alerting Grants Accounting Management of due dates, portal requirements, and other necessary information.
• Providing information and assistance to Post-Award Awards Specialists, campus departments, and sponsors of research projects awarded to the University.
• Electronic file setup and updating account records for audit purposes.
• Assisting with various special projects and duties related to post-award financial management and reporting and/or special projects as assigned by Grants Accounting Management.
• Other related functions as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least two years of experience in Governmental or commercial accounting.
• Experience in financial reporting and/or invoicing.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently in a dynamic environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (preferred).
• More than two years of experience related to research or grant administration in higher education or a related environment (preferred).
• Experience using UT *DEFINE accounting system, FRMS, and Workday (preferred).
• Experience with UT accounting policies and procedures for sponsored projects (preferred).

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage.
• Retirement contributions.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Paid holidays.
• Fully remote.