Financial Analyst

University of Texas at Austin

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The university offers an impressive benefits package. For more details on benefits, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards. For more information about the College of Liberal Arts, please visit: https://liberalarts.utexas.edu. Our college seeks to build a supportive, growth-minded community and cultivate outstanding and courageous leaders. For more information on the college staff leadership academy, please visit: https://liberalarts.utexas.edu/resources-for-faculty-staff/staff-leadership-academy. For more information on college staff professional development, please visit: https://wikis.utexas.edu/display/larc/Staff+Professional+Development+Fund. This position ensures compliance and accuracy in financial and HR transactions while supporting the College’s strategic business operations. Responsibilities include reviewing, approving, and routing financial documents; managing cost allocations; advising on policies; and assisting with budgets and endowment activities. The role requires independent judgment, advanced accounting knowledge, the ability to manage tasks to meet central deadlines, and adherence to established procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field from an accredited institution.
At least five years of progressively responsible experience in finance or accounting with experience in document processing, HR-related tasks, and budget.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting the business and financial operations of a large school or college with multi-million-dollar budgets.
Working knowledge of university accounting, endowments, and procurement policies and procedures.
Proficient with Microsoft Office and the functionalities of financial accounting and reporting systems.
Experience working with FileMaker Pro, Tableau, IBM Cognos, FRMS, Budget document, Workday, VIP Direct, Power BI, and other UT systems.

Responsibilities

Review and approve DocuSign, Contracts, Purchase Orders, OOEFs, Transfers, WORQS, ProCards, Wire Transfers, Cash Advances, Scholarships, Vouchers etc., using various methods established by the University/College.
Determine appropriate document approval routing within the workflow to ensure compliance with university policies.
Serve as the final electronic signer of various financial transactions.
Create and update written standard operating procedures and/or presentations for primary and backup tasks.
Review Workday costing allocation transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance with university policies.
Collaborate with departments to address and update any necessary changes.
Electronically approve and sign various financial and HR transactions, ensuring all business processes adhere to the university's rules and regulations.
Serve as a policies and procedures expert in answering questions and explaining policies to CBS clients as well as other non-CBS clients regarding rules, policies, and procedures of the College and the University, including compliance communications and adherence.
Responsible for ensuring links, policies, and procedures are updated on Business Affairs’ webpage.
Assist with maintaining Smartsheet or other platforms to streamline processes.
Assist with the annual budget and merit cycles.
Assist with endowment-related tasks, including reporting fellow/holder submission, compliance communication, reinvestment transfers, etc.
Assist and respond to transactional and financial inquiries from the College subunits, unit heads, and various University offices.
Responsible for all endowment related communications.
Run financial reports for unit areas.
Other duties & projects as assigned by the Dean and the Assistant Dean of Finance and Administration.