- Coordinate, assist with, and/or prepare consolidated Annual Financial Report schedules and footnotes, monthly financial reports, and Board meeting reports.
- Assist with implementation of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards for the System.
- Responsible for recording various types of activity to the general ledger and State systems and performing quality checks to ensure accuracy.
- Responsible for analyzing financial data for possible errors, and if necessary, initiating and performing corrective action.
- Manage/query databases, create data visualizations, and develop analytic reports.
- Conduct and participate in training others in accounting matters and provide detailed review.
- Utilize proactive, clear and professional communication to provide changes and relevant information to supervisor and colleagues.
- Responsible for assisting other departments with financial related matters.
- Responsible for documenting and updating business processes and procedures.
- Responsible for preparing special reports for management or outside agencies.
- Build cross functional partnerships with internal customers across the organization.
- Collaborate with other UT System departments on cross functional projects.
- Collaborate with UT institutions on appropriate accounting and financial reporting treatment.
- Recommend, develop, and implement process improvements.
- Assist with various accounting system implementations.
- Other duties/special projects as assigned.
- Ability to focus on details to ensure and maintain accurate financial reporting
- Ability to work with large data sets
- Ability to perform data mining and data analysis
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Self-motivated and ambitious
- Supervision of others
- Strong MS Excel skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrates ability to work and communicate with varying levels within the organization
- Demonstrates positive work ethic and attitude
- People Soft experience
- USAS experience
- Hyperion Financial Management experience
- Microsoft Power BI and/or data visualization experience
- Workiva experience
- Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) knowledge
- Master's degree in related field and/or CPA certification
- Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
- Requires occasional evening or weekend hours
- Hybrid work environment (remote & office)
Senior Financial Reports Officer - Austin, United States - University of Texas System
Description
FLSA Status
Exempt
Earliest Start Date
11/06/2023
Salary
Salary commensurate with experience
Hours per Week
40.00 Standard from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Hiring Department
Controller
Required Application Materials
A resume and letter of interest is required to apply. Candidates under final consideration will also be required to submit professional references, college degree information, and employment history to an online third-party vendor.
About Us
Established by the Texas Constitution of 1876, The University of Texas System consists of nine academic and five health institutions. The University of Texas System is primarily based in Austin, TX and is responsible for the central management and coordination of the fourteen institutions. UT System serves a diverse and growing state and strives to provide a work environment where employees of all backgrounds feel welcome. UT System complies with Texas state laws on military and former foster children employment preferences.
We are pleased to offer a variety of benefits to our employees. Please visit Benefits Summary to view information on health insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave, paid holidays, wellness/gym facility, covered parking and more.
Purpose of Position
Produce accurate and reliable financial data and other reports as required by internal or external users in support of 14 institutions. Provide training and guidance to others on accounting matters.
Essential Functions
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field with a minimum of five years of related experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Working Conditions
Additional Information
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to a minimum of 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
A background check will be conducted on candidates under final consideration. The background check may include any or all of the following: criminal history check, prior employment verification, education verification, professional references check, and motor vehicle records check. Background checks are conducted by third-party vendors. Upon request form the third-party vendor, candidates under final consideration must provide the required information for the background checks to be completed.
EO/AA Statement
The University of Texas System is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or sexual orientation. Reasonable disability accommodation may be requested by contacting the Office of Talent and Innovation.