Financial Analyst, Wireless Network and Communications Group

* Maintain center fund accounts accurately and knowledgeably. Create and execute budgets and spend plans, using various shared resources. Plan based on need, policy, procedure, and precedent. Implement effective strategies to forecast expenditures, manage income, and improve processes, practicing transparency, accountability, and regular problem-solving. Duties include frequent reprioritization, deadlines, and collaboration with center team, university counterparts, and various stakeholders.* Produce center account reports, allowing stakeholders to make informed, timely decisions. Craft recommendations and provide coaching as needed, applying solutions-oriented methods. Serve as liaison between center faculty and university counterparts. Strategize with research administration and center team to track and implement all center post-award activities, including but not limited to cost transfers, extensions, increments, overdrafts, fees, efforts, certifications, and closeout.* Execute funding allocations for all center personnel, including appointments, scholarships, fellowships, tuition, fees, and related funding. Serve as contact for tuition bill and supplemental funding requests. Collaborate with team, department, college, and related offices to troubleshoot and solve related issues.* Function as center resource on university funding policies and procedures. Ensure compliance and consistency with related funding agencies. Guide team on best practices. Perform center voucher auditing and approval, acting as the first line of defense. Manage center electronic office systems, including access, routing, and authorization.* Process center expenditures, such as reimbursements, cash advances, and related research costs. Work with related team members to complete tasks and solve related issues. Provide backup and surge support on purchasing and business contracts.* Provide support for center events. Collaborate with team to optimize fundamental processes. Participate in regular team meetings and attend relevant training. Maintain various task logs. Perform special projects as needed.* Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, or related field.* Five years of relevant experience in university accounting, sponsored projects, business management, or other closely related field.* Demonstrated resiliency working within a complex environment.* Demonstrated ability to prioritize job tasks in dynamic circumstances and with conflicting deadlines.* Demonstrated ability to multi-task, work under pressure, and meet deadlines while working independently and/or as a team member.* Demonstrated ability to work with accuracy and attention to detail, following directions without close supervision.* Demonstrated ability of excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written skills.* Professional demeanor and regular, punctual attendance.* Solid knowledge of office productivity tools (EX: Mac OSX, Microsoft Office, etc.)* More than required years of experience.* Prior work experience in higher education, particularly in STEM or with a significant research operation.* Experience working with faculty and graduate students.* Experience working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.* Willingness to learn and adapt to new systems.* Positive comportment and a high level of emotional intelligence.In 2024, The University of Texas at Austin was recognized as a 5 Year Champion having placed in the top 10 among Texas employers and top 15 for higher education institutions on Forbes’s list of 500 best large employers five years running. The University’s aspiration to become the world’s highest-impact public research university is driven by our outstanding people. Our employees are the bedrock of our university and are empowered to be true to themselves, to participate fully in our vibrant university, and to thrive as individuals. UT Austin offers competitive salaries, full benefits, an extensive support network, and above all, an enriching and highly collaborative working community that is deeply passionate about our vision for higher education and public service.Please see our .**Comments and Inquiries:**Email comments to:

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