Remote Research Accounting Analyst - Grants & Invoicing

University of Texas at Austin; United States; Remote; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin invites applications for the Research Accounting Analyst, Office of Sponsored Projects in Austin, TX. The role supports post-award grant accounting, preparing invoices and reports to ensure timely submissions and accurate reconciliations with Grants Accounting and campus departments.

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree and at least two years of governmental or commercial accounting, with strong Excel skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

UT DEFINE

FRMS

Workday

Job description

University of Texas at Austin invites applications for the Research Accounting Analyst, Office of Sponsored Projects in Austin, TX. The role supports post-award grant accounting, preparing invoices and reports to ensure timely submissions and accurate reconciliations with Grants Accounting and campus departments.

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree and at least two years of governmental or commercial accounting, with strong Excel skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a