Travel & Expense Accountant II

University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Free access to UT Austin libraries & 0

Free rides on UT Shuttle and CapMetro

LinkedIn Learning access and training

Professional conference opportunities

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin is seeking an Accountant II to support Travel & Entertainment cash advances and central billing reconciliations. You will ensure compliance with IRS accountable plan requirements and university policies, delivering accurate processing and timely responses to staff inquiries.

This 40-hour-per-week role on UT Main Campus offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities for cross-training within a collaborative finance team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field; 2+ years governmental or commercial accounting.
• Voucher processing and reconciling experience.
• Ability to learn university policies and maintain compliance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; customer-service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Review and process CSU cash advance requests for travel and research needs.
• Process cash advance reconciliations with required documentation.
• Monitor reconciliation deadlines and follow up with departments.
• Balance and reconcile cash advance clearing accounts monthly.
• Review monthly centrally billed airfare files.
• Provide responsive customer service on cash advances and airfare.
• Cross-train across Travel & Entertainment functions.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Analytical skills

Discretion & professionalism

Time management

Education

Accounting degree or related field

2+ years governmental/commercial accounting

Tools

Define

Workday

Job description

University of Texas at Austin is seeking an Accountant II to support Travel & Entertainment cash advances and central billing reconciliations. You will ensure compliance with IRS accountable plan requirements and university policies, delivering accurate processing and timely responses to staff inquiries.

This 40-hour-per-week role on UT Main Campus offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities for cross-training within a collaborative finance team.