Research Accounting Analyst, Office of Sponsored Projects

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

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid basic medical cover

Retirement contributions

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid holidays

Fully remote

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Research Accounting Analyst in the Office of Sponsored Projects. This role focuses on preparing invoices, financial reports, and ensuring timely submission in collaboration with the Post-Award team.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree with at least two years in governmental or commercial accounting, strong Excel skills, and excellent communication. It is fully remote with a 40-hour workweek and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• At least two years of governmental or commercial accounting experience.
• Experience in financial reporting and invoicing.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong attention to detail and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Billing and financial reporting to research sponsors including account reconciliation.
• Research account discrepancies by analyzing financial records, invoices, and reports.
• Monitor sponsor portals and assist with portal submissions and communications.
• Provide information to Post-Award Awards Specialists and campus departments.
• Electronic file setup and updating account records for audit purposes.
• Support post-award financial management and special projects as needed.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Accounting or related field

Tools

UT DEFINE

FRMS

Workday

Job description

Research Accounting Analyst, Office of Sponsored Projects

Hiring Department: Office of Sponsored Projects

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40

FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date: Immediately

Position Duration: Expected to Continue

Location: AUSTIN, TX

Job Details

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 the following: 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.

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
• Retirement contributions
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid holidays
• Fully remote

Purpose

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.

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.

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree.
2. At least two years of experience in Governmental or commercial accounting.
3. Experience in financial reporting and/or invoicing.
4. Advanced Excel skills.
5. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently in a dynamic environment.
6. Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
7. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
2. More than two years of experience related to research or grant administration in higher education or a related environment.
3. Experience using UT *DEFINE accounting system, FRMS, and Workday.
4. Experience with UT accounting policies and procedures for sponsored projects.

Salary Range

$58,000

Working Conditions

• Use of manual dexterity
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Standard office conditions