Remote Grants Finance Analyst - Post-Award

Financeroles; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Financial Analyst, Post-Award to support the Grants Financial Management team within the Office of Sponsored Projects. The role focuses on data-driven reporting, variance analysis, and key financial processes such as LOC draws, receivables, refunds, and payment reconciliation.

This position requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience in finance or accounting, with proficiency in Excel and familiarity with sponsored

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in finance or accounting with experience in planning, forecasting and financial analysis.
• Experience in research administration and governmental or commercial accounting.
• Experience with costing allocations, reporting and analyzing substantial amounts of data.
• Ability to review and interpret the terms and conditions of research grants and contracts.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including building and maintaining complex spreadsheets, formulas, and data models.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize multiple ongoing responsibilities with accuracy, diplomacy, and discretion.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to hold masterful communication skills that allow high-level interactions with a varied research administration community.
• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent teamwork skills; Positive and enthusiastic attitude.
• Eligible to work in the United States for any employer on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Assists with Funds Management within the Office of Sponsored Projects, reviewing processes for efficiencies and contributing to tools that improve workflow.
• Conducts financial and operational analysis, including trend analysis, variance reviews, and reporting, leveraging manual and automated reporting tools to enhance financial decision-making.
• Escalates and communicates financial issues, providing timely updates on analytics deliverables and receivables activity.
• Processes weekly LOC draws, including preparation of draw reports, creation of supporting vouchers, review of LOC account balances, and income adjustments.
• Assists with processing refunds on sponsored funds by preparing required documentation and coordinating submission through appropriate systems.
• Assists with day-to-day sponsored receivables activities, including monitoring outstanding balances, preparing aging and status reports, and tracking incoming payments.
• Supports program reviews and operational audits, identifying efficiency opportunities and recommending workflow improvements.
• Other related functions as assigned.

Skills

Excel advanced

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Time management

Teamwork

US work eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree (preferred)

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Power Automate

Power Query

VBA

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Financial Analyst, Post-Award to support the Grants Financial Management team within the Office of Sponsored Projects. The role focuses on data-driven reporting, variance analysis, and key financial processes such as LOC draws, receivables, refunds, and payment reconciliation.

This position requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience in finance or accounting, with proficiency in Excel and familiarity with sponsored