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About the Role

The Office of Sponsored Projects (OSP) is seeking an analyst to support the Post-Award Grant Accounting Team. This role is crucial for ensuring the timely and accurate submission of invoices and reports, providing analytical review for financial reconciliation, and maintaining strong communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Billing and financial reporting to research sponsors, including account reconciliation.
Researching account discrepancies by analyzing historical data, financial records, invoices, and reports.
Reconciling unbalanced accounts using internal financial systems.
Monitoring sponsor portals and assisting with billing and reporting portal submissions.
Communicating rejections, payment issues, and other portal-related information to appropriate parties.
Alerting Grants Accounting Management of due dates, portal requirements, and other necessary information.
Providing information and assistance to Post-Award Awards Specialists, campus departments, and sponsors.
Setting up electronic files and updating account records for audit purposes.
Assisting with special projects related to post-award financial management and reporting.
Performing other related functions as assigned.

Requirements

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.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Skills

Excel
Financial reporting
Financial analysis
Communication skills
Attention to detail
Accuracy
Managing multiple priorities
Meeting deadlines
Working independently

Location

AUSTIN, TX

Work Type

Fully remote

Experience Level

Two years of professional experience
More than two years of experience related to research or grant administration in higher education or a related environment (preferred)

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree

Salary/Compensations

$58,000

Benefits

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

About the Company

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.
UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package.

Equal Opportunity

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action.
The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.