Accountant II

The University of Texas at Austin • Austin, UT

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Accountant II is primarily responsible for processing cash advance requests and reconciliations, associated with travel and research participant needs, in accordance with university policy and IRS accountable plan requirements, and for reconciling and processing the centrally billed airfare monthly files. As a member of the Travel & Entertainment team, this position also cross-trains across other team functions to help ensure consistent coverage and shared expertise, and is expected to be a detail-oriented, service-minded driven team member.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field and at least 2 years in Governmental or commercial accounting.
• Use of standard office machines with knowledge of the operations, uses and capabilities of data processing equipment.
• Demonstrated experience with voucher processing and reconciling, analytical skillset, customer service is a high-volume environment, preferably in higher education.
• Working knowledge of university policies, business processes, and compliance requirements, or the ability to learn them quickly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a customer-service mindset for handling inquiries from staff across the University.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines, work both independently and as part of a cross-trained team and adapt to rotating responsibilities.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, and compliance requirements in a complex academic and business environment.
• Proven ability to manage a high-volume workload, prioritize competing deadlines, and resolve issues with sound judgment and professionalism.
• Ability to exercise a high level of discretion and handle sensitive or confidential matters with professionalism and care.
• Reliable and dependable attendance.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States on an ongoing, full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with enterprise financial systems such as Define, Workday, or similar platforms.
• Previous higher education experience or professional experience in a complex, matrixed organization.
• Strong knowledge of university policies, business processes, and compliance requirements.
• Experience with university financial systems is preferred.
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new systems, adapt to change, and work collaboratively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and process all College, School, and Unit (CSU) cash advance requests associated with travel and research participant needs ensuring eligibility, required approvals, and compliance with IRS accountable plan requirements and University policies.
• Process cash advance reconciliations to ensure all required documentation is included and recipient’s adherence of University policies.
• Monitor reconciliation deadlines under the University’s IRS reasonable period safe harbor, proactively follow up with departments on outstanding reconciliation, and maintain status update of our central cash advance report file.
• Balance and reconcile the university’s cash advance clearing accounts each month following the financial month-end close.
• Review and process the monthly centrally billed airfare files, associated with the university’s travel agency and central credit cards.
• Provide responsive, knowledgeable customer service to University personnel on cash advance and centrally billed airfare inquiries.
• Perform other related duties as assigned, to include cross-training to stay proficient across every function of the Travel & Entertainment team.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level