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Purpose
This position ensures compliance and accuracy in financial and HR transactions while supporting the College’s strategic business operations. Responsibilities include reviewing, approving, and routing financial documents; managing cost allocations; advising on policies; and assisting with budgets and endowment activities. The role requires independent judgment, advanced accounting knowledge, the ability to manage tasks to meet central deadlines, and adherence to established procedures.
Responsibilities
Review and approve DocuSign, Contracts, Purchase Orders, OOEFs, Transfers, WORQS, ProCards, Wire Transfers, Cash Advances, Scholarships, Vouchers etc., using various methods established by the University/College. Determine appropriate document approval routing within the workflow to ensure compliance with university policies. Serve as the final electronic signer of various financial transactions. Create and update written standard operating procedures and/or presentations for primary and backup tasks.
Review Workday costing allocation transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance with university policies. Collaborate with departments to address and update any necessary changes. Electronically approve and sign various financial and HR transactions, ensuring all business processes adhere to the university's rules and regulations.
Serve as a policies and procedures expert in answering questions and explaining policies to CBS clients as well as other non-CBS clients regarding rules, policies, and procedures of the College and the University, including compliance communications and adherence. Responsible for ensuring links, policies, and procedures are updated on Business Affairs’ webpage. Assist with maintaining Smartsheet or other platforms to streamline processes.
Assist with the annual budget and merit cycles.
Assist with endowment-related tasks, including reporting fellow/holder submission, compliance communication, reinvestment transfers, etc.
Assist and respond to transactional and financial inquiries from the College subunits, unit heads, and various University offices. Responsible for all endowment related communications. Run financial reports for unit areas.
Other duties & projects as assigned by the Dean and the Assistant Dean of Finance and Administration.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field from an accredited institution. At least five years of progressively responsible experience in finance or accounting with experience in document processing, HR-related tasks, and budget.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting the business and financial operations of a large school or college with multi-million-dollar budgets. Working knowledge of university accounting, endowments, and procurement policies and procedures. Proficient with Microsoft Office and the functionalities of financial accounting and reporting systems. Experience working with FileMaker Pro, Tableau, IBM Cognos, FRMS, Budget document, Workday, VIP Direct, Power BI, and other UT systems.
Salary Range
$68,000 + depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
Required Materials
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
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Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
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Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
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Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
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