About the Role
To assist with accounting and administrative duties in the Financial Accounting and Reporting, Federal Costing/Service Centers, or Plant sections of the Office of Accounting. This posting covers three fully remote Accountant I positions, with placement following a training period.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the creation and management of financial accounts.
- Prepare and process journal entries accurately and on schedule.
- Review the validity and classification of entries to uphold financial reporting integrity.
- Monitor financial accounts, transactions, and processes to ensure accuracy and reliability.
- Work with Customer Service Units (CSUs) to resolve accounting issues as needed.
- Provide accounting support and conduct data integrity reviews for internal and external stakeholders, including departments, oversight agencies, management, and section leads.
Benefits
- Full coverage of employee health insurance premiums; 50% coverage for family premiums
- Optional insurance plans for vision, dental, life, and disability
- Generous accrual of paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Membership in the Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit plan
- Access to voluntary retirement programs: 403(b) Tax Sheltered Annuity and 457(b) Deferred Compensation
- Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses
- Free access to LinkedIn Learning and opportunities to attend professional conferences
- Eligibility for tuition assistance programs
- Extensive employee discounts, including athletic event tickets
- Complimentary access to university libraries and museums with staff ID
- Free rides on UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro bus services with staff ID
Compensation
Not specified
Work Arrangement
Remote
Team
Accounting & Financial Management
General Notes
This role offers meaningful impact within a globally recognized academic institution. Work contributes to enhancing the experience of students and staff. The organization offers a robust benefits package including full employee premium coverage, retirement plans, professional development, tuition assistance, and transportation perks. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without ongoing sponsorship.
Purpose
To support accounting and administrative tasks in one of three areas: Financial Accounting and Reporting, Federal Costing/Service Centers, or Plant. This posting covers three fully remote positions. A training period will precede final placement.
Required Materials
Resume/CV, three work references (at least one from a supervisor), and a letter of interest. Non-employees must submit all materials online, ensuring uploads are complete before submission. Current employees must apply via Workday and update their professional profile prior to applying.
Employment Eligibility
Regular staff employed in their current role for at least six continuous months may apply for open positions through university-wide or open recruiting, including promotions and lateral transfers, without supervisor approval.
Retirement Plan Eligibility
Eligible for enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), provided the position is at least 20 hours per week and lasts a minimum of 135 days.
Background Checks
A criminal history background check is required for finalists under consideration.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The institution complies with federal and state nondiscrimination laws and affirms equal opportunity in employment, education, and admissions regardless of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, or veteran status.
Pay Transparency
Employees and applicants are protected from retaliation for discussing or disclosing their own pay or that of others. However, those with access to compensation data as part of their role may not disclose it unless permitted by law or policy.
Employment Eligibility Verification
New hires must complete the federal I-9 form and present acceptable, original documents proving identity and work authorization within three days of employment start.
E-Verify
The institution uses E-Verify for all new hires since May 2015. Company ID: 854197. Resources include E-Verify and Right to Work posters in English and Spanish.
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