Senior Financial Analyst

** Job Posting

Title:

** Senior Financial Analyst**---
- **** Hiring Department:
** Department of Physics**---
- **** Position Open To:
** All Applicants**---
- **** Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

** 40**---
- **** FLSA Status:
** Exempt from FLSA**---
- **** Earliest

Start Date:

** Immediately**---
- **** Position Duration:
** Expected to Continue**---
- ***
* Location:

** UT MAIN CAMPUS**---
- **** Job Details:
** The Department of Physics plays a pivotal role in the advancing of knowledge, nurturing the next generation of physicists and making a lasting impact on the world of physics.

The College of Natural Sciences at UT Austin, strives to foster a work environment that enables all employees to contribute at the highest possible level to support the mission of the University.  What starts here really does change the world.  For more information about the College of Natural Sciences, please visit. (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

The university offers an impressive benefits package including:
· Employer paid health insurance (employee premiums covered at 100%; spouse and family premiums at 50%)
· Dental, vision, life and disability insurance options
· Paid vacation and sick leave
· Paid holidays
· Retirement plan

For more details, please see:
Prospective Employee Benefits and My Total Rewards.## ## Purpose To provide analysis of financial systems. Responsible for preparing cost analysis of financial studies to ensure the institution's assets are maximized. Analyzes fiscal accounting and financial systems. Prepares cost data reports for implementation and support of financial decisions. Analyzes financial operations and makes recommendations for policy and/or procedural changes. Works with various departments, individuals, and external representatives to assist in the proposal preparation process.

Completes financial statements which compare actual and budgeted expenditures and revenues. Prepares financial feasibility studies and specialized reports summarizing financing activities. Interprets and ensures compliance with federal, state, and University policies. Performs related duties as assigned. May manage special projects.  ##

Key Responsibilities:

* AP/Invoice Inbox & Vendor Payment Processing:
Serve as primary point of contact for the invoicesxas.edu inbox; review, code, route, and process vendor invoices and payment requests in accordance with University and sponsor policy; research and resolve routine invoice and payment questions independently, escalating unresolved or higher-risk issues to the Director at weekly check-ins.
* Machine Shop & Cryo Shop Invoicing:
Manage recurring internal billing (IDT) for the Physics Machine Shop and Cryo Shop, including preparing DEFINE VT7 batch upload vouchers from Smartsheet or other billing data and coordinating with shop staff to keep charges accurate and timely.
* Faculty Non-Grant Account & Budget Support:
Assist faculty with non-grant (state/local) account balances and budgets; process Insights access requests and provide training on Insights and other financial reporting tools.
* Wire Payment Reconciliation & Encumbrance Removal:
Reconcile encumbrances after wire payments are processed and assist the grants team with removing encumbrances tied to completed sponsored-project payments.
* Other Duties & Special Projects:
Support additional financial projects and other duties as assigned by the Director, such as indirect cost return (ICR) reviews, access requests, and equipment procurement support.  ##

Required 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…