Accountant III

University of Texas at Austin

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Texas Global advances UT Austin’s academic mission by leading, supporting, and coordinating the University’s international engagement efforts; fostering strategic partnerships on campus and abroad, welcoming a cadre of impressive international students and scholars to campus; and creating opportunities for students and faculty to engage with peers and institutions around the world. This position will provide accounting expertise and be responsible for supporting a variety of account types and records, including funding, contract maintenance, payments, reconciliations, and program reporting for Texas Global. Purpose Performs accounting and related tasks, including overseeing the recording, review, analysis, and reporting of financial data within a large business sector. The individual will exercise sound, independent judgment and critical thinking when applying advanced accounting knowledge to complex routines and in preparing various detailed, regular, and special financial reports and statements. Prepares year-end adjusting, closing, and balance forward entries for designated departmental accounts. Also helps prepare Texas Global's monthly and annual financial reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field.
• At least 3 years of professional-level accounting and/or financial experience.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including a strong work ethic.
• Superb interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks with a keen attention to detail and understanding.
• Ability to work under pressure, be flexible, adjust to fluctuating priorities, and produce reliable work.
• Ability to problem solve and research financial inquiries, work independently and as part of a team, exercise sound independent judgment, be tactful, and diplomatic.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality and integrity of information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, such as Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
• Certified Public Accountant.
• Over five years of professional experience in the accounting or finance sector.
• Progressive responsibility in finance or accounting, including planning, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Previous experience with financial administration at the University of Texas at Austin, including interaction with the University’s administrative systems such as Workday, FRMS, DEFINE, and budgeting activities.
• Familiarity with COGNOS, reporting software, and business intelligence tools.
• Experience working with students in a university setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounting and related tasks involving the recording, analysis, and reporting of financial data for Texas Global units as assigned.
• Process program invoices, cash advances, deposits, scholarships, travel reimbursements, and credit card payments in accordance with University rules and regulations. Ensure expense accuracy.
• Monitor compliance with Texas Global and University accounting policies and procedures.
• Assist in developing and reviewing budgets.
• Maintain accounting ledgers and reconcile them with the University DEFINE accounting system.
• Prepare various financial reports, including monthly summaries and annual financial reports.
• Responsible for handling accounting tasks that require applying accounting knowledge and skills.
• Provide excellent customer service to UT staff, students, and third parties. Respond to inquiries promptly and professionally. Offer guidance to staff on UT and Texas Global accounting policies.
• Collaborate with the accounting team to share information, as well as develop, evaluate, and suggest improvements to internal accounting procedures in accordance with University rules and regulations.
• Collaborate with vendors and other campus offices to resolve payment issues. Manage receivables and follow up with vendors on unpaid balances. Check in with staff about missing receipts and other supporting documents. Troubleshoot payments to maintain strong relationships with third parties.
• Assist Finance Management on financial analysis and other assigned projects or initiatives.

What This Job Offers

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