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Original posting from University of Texas at Austin via Indeed
Job Posting Title:
Financial Analyst, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering in Cockrell School of Engineering
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Hiring Department:
Chandra Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
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Position Open To:
All Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
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FLSA Status:
Exempt from FLSA
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Earliest Start Date:
Immediately
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Position Duration:
Expected to Continue
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Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS
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Job Details:
General Notes
As a top-10 engineering school with the No. 1 program in Texas, the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin has been a global leader in technology innovation and engineering education for over a century. With 11 undergraduate and 13 graduate programs, over 20 research centers and a faculty community that boasts one of the highest number of National Academy of Engineering members among U.S. universities, Texas Engineering has launched some of the nation’s most accomplished leaders and pioneered world-changing solutions in virtually every industry, from space exploration to energy to health care. Situated in the heart of Austin — named “America’s Coolest City” by Expedia and “The Best Place to Live in the U.S.” by U.S. News and World Report — the Cockrell School embodies the city’s innovative spirit. Major companies with Austin campuses, such as Dell, National Instruments, Apple, IBM, Samsung, Google and many others, continue to recruit Cockrell School students at a remarkable rate, launching thousands of successful careers and developing Texas Engineers into industry leaders.As a top-10 engineering school with the No. 1 program in Texas, the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin has been a global leader in technology innovation and engineering education for over a century. With 11 undergraduate and 13 graduate programs, over 20 research centers and a faculty community that boasts one of the highest number of National Academy of Engineering members among U.S. universities, Texas Engineering has launched some of the nation’s most accomplished leaders and pioneered world-changing solutions in virtually every industry, from space exploration to energy to health care. Situated in the heart of Austin — named “America’s Coolest City” by Expedia and “The Best Place to Live in the U.S.” by U.S. News and World Report — the Cockrell School embodies the city’s innovative spirit. Major companies with Austin campuses, such as Dell, National Instruments, Apple, IBM, Samsung, Google and many others, continue to recruit Cockrell School students at a remarkable rate, launching thousands of successful careers and developing Texas Engineers into industry leaders.
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is a top-ranked department and the largest department in the Cockrell School of Engineering with more than 2,100 students and 70 tenured and tenure-track faculty. Our faculty bring state-of-the-art research, development, and design experience into the classroom and lab, ensuring that our students and alumni are amongst the best in their fields and that our research advances the scientific community as well as society and business. Join us in changing the world!
Purpose
The Financial Analyst in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering supports the department’s financial operations, budget management, and account oversight across a broad range of funding sources. This position will work directly with the Director, Department Chair, faculty, and administrative staff to monitor departmental accounts, prepare financial reports, support budget planning and forecasting, facilitate contracts, and ensure financial activity is consistent with University policy and funding guidelines. The position also serves as a key financial resource for departmental staff and supervises procurement support functions.
Responsibilities
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Manage Department accounts; work with state, available university fund (AUF), designated funds, sponsored project, gift and endowment accounts. Monitor discrepancies with account balances recorded by the Accounting and Financial Management and Cockrell School of Engineering; review accounts for overages or deficits, insufficient funds, incorrect object codes, and old encumbrances; maintain stopgap and clearing accounts; manage Expense Account Certification; maintain accounting records for all Department accounts, including state, AUF, designated tuition, endowment, gift, indirect cost return, grant, summer, instructional, etc.; provide statistical reports to the Director, Chair, and Dean’s Office as requested; function as the main Cost Center Manager for departmental accounts.
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Manage the Department’s operating, indirect cost return, designated tuition, gift, and endowment budgets in conjunction with the Director. This includes preparing and processing all budgetary documents, including budgets, status quo, teaching, supplemental, and summer budgets; providing periodic budget reports to the Chair and