Accountant II (Project Accounts)

University of Texas at Austin

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Business and Financial Services provides financial resource management in support of its Financial and Administrative Services clients for The University of Texas at Austin. We deliver timely and expert shared services. This role provides accounting knowledge, experience, and training for the project accounts work group. The Accountant II is responsible for various accounts and records for funding, contract maintenance, payments, asset componentization, reconciliations, closeouts, and reporting.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or related field or CPA
At least 2 years in Governmental or commercial accounting
Experience in using a personal computer including MS Word and Excel.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Must be authorized to work in the United States on an ongoing, full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree or graduate-level courses in Accounting.
Experience with accounts payable.
More than two years of experience with UT DEFINE system.
Experience with fixed asset accounting and construction payment-application processing.
Demonstrated proficiency in gathering, analyzing, and presenting financial data.
Detail oriented individual with problem solving skills.
Experience with direct in-person customer services.
Demonstrated experience working in a team or group environment.
Ability and willingness to work with initiative.
Demonstrated ability to work multiple tasks.
Excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
Good spelling and accuracy in typing ability.
Professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

Verify and approve electronic DEFINE and WEB documents as needed for Projects Group to include encumbrances, voucher payments, and some funding and lapsing documents (VP1, VP2, VE3, and some VTA documents) for accuracy and completeness per request.
Apply applicable rules, regulations and policies to ensure financial transactions are consistent with university policies.
Prepare funding, encumbrance, payments, and correction vouchers via DEFINE/WEB complex/sensitive project portfolio including PDC managed CIP and other Major Renovation projects, work closely with the Accounting Analyst to ensure account structure is appropriate for scope and the asset components the project will impact. Accuracy is a must regarding object codes, amounts, accounts, and vendor setup.
Audit & verify project cost information is correctly posted to UT Asset Works/CPPM to ensure accuracy.
Perform and review Project Account Reconciliations / Close outs. Verify reconciliation of accounts, funds are properly lapsed, project documents are audited to ensure records retention rules have been met, confirm projects are closed according to procedure and that a final financial statement of each project is completed.
Assist Accounting Analyst with annual componentization and accrual calculations at year end as needed.
Provide backup for shared Project email folder when needed for new contracts, funding requests, and vendor invoices to make sure that capital projects are assigned and related emails are forwarded to specific accounting processor.
Provide consistent, timely, and reliable communication via e-mail or other medium to project managers regarding status of projects such as funding, billing exception errors, project close-out statements, and ad hoc financial updates for projects with complex funding structures.
Provide accounting backup support across project accounts work group and assist in training new staff.
Represent department and division at meetings with Directors, AD's and campus clients to include Assistant Deans, etc.
Prepare various ad HOC and funding reports and/or analysis as needed by Office of Accounting, Vice President's Office, Director's Office, and various Facilities Services and PMCS divisions to provide accurate financial information.
Provide analysis and interpretation of system data using internal financial systems, data warehouse, and other financial tools.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Teachers Retirement System of Texas: a defined benefit retirement plan
Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
Tuition assistance
Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card