EPS Accounting and Service Center Support

University of Texas at Austin

100d • $63,000

About The Position

The EPS Accounting and Service Center Support position is responsible for performing accounting functions involving invoicing, accounts receivable, reconciliation, reporting, business analysis, and process improvements for Service Centers. The role includes the application of accounting knowledge to support Service Centers, preparation of detailed financial reports, and collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure compliance with university standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 3 years of experience.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with DEFINE.
• Planning and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with UT policies and procedures.
• Prior experience working in an academic unit.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounting functions involving invoicing, accounts receivable, reconciliation, reporting, business analysis, and process improvements for Service Centers.
• Prepare a variety of detailed regular and special financial reports and statements.
• Work with Lab Manager, Principal Investigators, and Central Accounting on rate reviews and establishing new Service Centers.
• Assist with projects and reports, including conducting research to compile data for reports.
• Act as a partial approver for equipment and supply purchases for Service Centers.
• Record, examine, analyze, and report financial data for Accounts Payable and Deposits.
• Process transactions, review funding, reconcile records, and prepare statements and reports as requested.
• Troubleshoot payment issues with faculty and lab managers as needed.
• Ensure documents prepared by others meet UT standards, approve them as needed, and upload for imaging.
• Review purchase requests when contracts are needed.
• Collaborate with Senior Purchaser to ensure sufficient funds for purchases and compliance with UT requirements.
• Review and approve all entertainment forms ensuring correct signatures and approvals.
• Route for approval and process reimbursements as needed.
• Assist with the process or approvals of VP9s and VP7s as needed.
• Coordinate the annual inventory process with EPS staff, faculty, and researchers.
• Maintain current knowledge of all University processing and accounting support processes and procedures.
• Ensure all transactions comply with applicable federal, state, and university rules.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• Full benefits.
• Extensive support network.
• Collaborative working community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees