Remote Grants Post-Award Financial Analyst

University of Texas at Austin; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 54.000 - 66.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Fully remote

Medical coverage

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Retirement contributions

Zusammenfassung

University of Texas at Austin’s Office of Sponsored Projects is seeking a Financial Analyst, Post-Award, to provide financial management and analytical support for sponsored programs. The role focuses on LOC draws, receivables, refunds, and payment reconciliation with data-driven reporting and automation to improve accuracy and efficiency.

The position requires 5+ years in finance or accounting, advanced Excel skills, and strong collaboration within a diverse research administration community.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 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.

Aufgaben

• 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 Letter of Credit (LOC) draws, including preparation of draw reports, creation of supporting vouchers, review of LOC account balances, and income adjustments. Ensures appropriate fund placement for sponsored projects and conducts post-draw reconciliation to verify accurate fund application and maintain correct project balances.
• Assists with processing refunds on sponsored funds by preparing required documentation and coordinating submission through appropriate systems. Maintains status logs to support timely completion.
• Assists with day-to-day sponsored receivables activities, including monitoring outstanding balances, preparing aging and status reports, and tracking incoming payments such as wire transfers, ACH claims, and cash transfers. Research routine discrepancies, including delayed or misapplied funds, compiles supporting documentation for review, and initiates routine collection communications with university departments and external agencies. Maintains related records.
• Supports program reviews and operational audits, identifying efficiency opportunities and recommending workflow improvements.
• Other related functions as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Discretion

Time management

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree in finance or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Looker

Power Automate

Power Query

VBA (Macros)

Jobbeschreibung

University of Texas at Austin’s Office of Sponsored Projects is seeking a Financial Analyst, Post-Award, to provide financial management and analytical support for sponsored programs. The role focuses on LOC draws, receivables, refunds, and payment reconciliation with data-driven reporting and automation to improve accuracy and efficiency.

The position requires 5+ years in finance or accounting, advanced Excel skills, and strong collaboration within a diverse research administration community.