Senior Financial Analyst - Physics & Research Budgets

University of Texas at Austin; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

Paid vacation & sick leave

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin Department of Physics is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to provide analysis of financial systems, prepare cost data, and support budgeting and policy decisions. The role involves coordinating with multiple departments and managing financial reporting processes.

Responsibilities include handling vendor payments, internal invoicing, and budget support for non-grant accounts, with opportunities to lead special projects and contribute to financial planning efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or business administration.
• 6 years progressively responsible experience in finance or accounting with experience in planning, forecasting, cost and financial analysis
• Experience with accounts payable, purchasing, or procurement processes, ideally in a higher education or government setting
• Working knowledge of government/fund accounting principles

Responsibilities

• AP/Invoice Inbox & Vendor Payment Processing: manage invoices and payments per policy, escalating issues as needed.
• Machine Shop & Cryo Shop Invoicing: handle internal billing and DEFINE VT7 vouchers from billing data.
• Faculty Non-Grant Account & Budget Support: assist faculty with non-grant accounts and training on reporting tools.
• Wire Payment Reconciliation & Encumbrance Removal: reconcile encumbrances and assist with removing encumbrances.
• Other Duties & Special Projects: support projects like ICR reviews and equipment procurement.

Skills

Finance & accounting

Budgeting & forecasting

Accounts payable

Government/fund accounting

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or business administration

Tools

Box

DocuSign

Smartsheet

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

Job description

University of Texas at Austin Department of Physics is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to provide analysis of financial systems, prepare cost data, and support budgeting and policy decisions. The role involves coordinating with multiple departments and managing financial reporting processes.

Responsibilities include handling vendor payments, internal invoicing, and budget support for non-grant accounts, with opportunities to lead special projects and contribute to financial planning efforts.