Research Accounting Analyst, Office of Sponsored Projects

The University of Texas at Austin•Austin, TX

21h•Remote

About The Position

The Office of Sponsored Projects (OSP) serves as the coordinating office for externally funded research and sponsored projects at The University of Texas at Austin. The mission of OSP is to assist faculty and professional research staff in their efforts to secure and ensure proper stewardship of external funding. We do that by assisting research faculty and staff with proposal review, authorization, and submission; award negotiations and acceptance; account management; close-out, reports, audits, collection; professional development and education; export control, and research compliance. This position is responsible for support and services to the Post-Award Grant Accounting Team in the Office of Sponsored Projects (OSP). Primary duties include preparation of invoices and reports, in collaboration with the Research Administrative Associates to ensure timely and accurate submission. Provide analytical review in reconciliation of financial invoicing/reporting, as well as initiating appropriate corrections in preparation for signature and submission. Requires strong communication skills, maintains frequent interaction with OSP team members, University departments, special groups, and external agencies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least two years of professional experience in Governmental or commercial accounting.
Experience in financial reporting and analysis.
Proficient Excel skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently in a dynamic environment.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

More than two years of experience related to research or grant administration in higher education or a related environment.
Experience using UT DEFINE accounting system, FRMS, and Workday
Experience with UT accounting policies and procedures for sponsored projects.
Demonstrated experience in billing and reporting of expenditures.

Responsibilities

Billing and financial reporting to research sponsors including account reconciliation.
Researches account discrepancies in depth by analyzing various historical data, including financial records, invoices, and reports.
Prepares reconciliation of unbalanced accounts using internal financial systems.
Monitors sponsor portals and assists with billing and reporting portal submissions.
Communicates rejections, payment issues, communications, etc. to the appropriate parties from the data provided in the portal.
Alerts Grants Accounting Management of due dates, portal requirements, and other necessary information.
Provide information and assistance to Post-Award Awards Specialists, campus departments and sponsors of research projects awarded to the University.
Electronic file setup and updating account records for audit purposes.
Assists with various special projects and duties related to post-award financial management and reporting and/or special projects as assigned by Grants Accounting Management.
Other related functions as assigned.