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About the Role

The Office of Sponsored Projects (OSP) at The University of Texas at Austin is seeking an analyst to support the Post-Award Grant Accounting Team. This role is crucial for ensuring the accurate and timely submission of invoices and financial reports to research sponsors, requiring strong analytical and communication skills to collaborate with internal teams and external agencies.

Responsibilities

Billing and financial reporting to research sponsors, including account reconciliation.
Researching account discrepancies by analyzing historical financial data, invoices, and reports.
Reconciling unbalanced accounts using internal financial systems.
Monitoring sponsor portals and assisting with billing and reporting 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 experience in Governmental or commercial accounting.
Experience in financial reporting and/or invoicing.
Advanced 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.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Must complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form upon hiring.
Must present acceptable and original documents to prove identity and authorization to work in the United States by the third day of employment.
Must be able to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) if applicable.

Skills

Excel
Communication skills
Attention to detail
Accuracy
Financial reporting
Invoicing
Account reconciliation
Data analysis

Location

AUSTIN, TX

Work Type

Fully remote
Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40

Experience Level

At least two years of experience

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.