Manager of Accounting

Bachelor’s degree and six years of responsible level experience in finance, accounting and/or budgeting; or Master’s degree and four years of above experience
Proven ability to prioritize responsibilities and manage concurrent projects, while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Self-starter with strong problem-solving abilities and exceptional organizational skills.
Robust analytical skills with ability to translate complex data into simple, understandable information.
Ability to meet overlapping deadlines in a fast-paced office environment.
Excellent interpersonal, oral communication, and writing skills.
Proven ability to work both independently and within a team, fostering effective relationships in a collegial environment.
Demonstrated ability to work with confidential information using tact and discretion.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, database, and accounting applications.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Manage and perform high volume payment and procurement processing and tracking in a timely and efficient manner for museum-wide transactions adhering to UT mandated deadlines and policies; including, but not limited to, invoices, credit card vouchers, purchase orders, reimbursements, online deposits, daily deposits, wire transfers, travel payments, and inter-departmental transfers
Coordinate monthly statements for museum departmental reconciliation; ensure timely and accurate financial processing and reporting
Maintain accurate and complete internal financial tracking logs and records for areas of oversight, includes bookkeeping
Assist with business-related contracts and service agreements; communicate with UT Business Contracts and UT Legal as required
Maintain and strengthen internal controls over financial transactions; ensure compliance and consistency with University, Provost’s Office, and museum policies, procedures, and systems
Assess, recommend, and/or implement procedural process improvements
Assist with museum’s annual budgeting process and coordination of required budget documents to the Provost’s Office
Assist with tracking accounts and developing financial reports to share with senior leadership
Liaise with university and outside offices, as needed, to fulfill job duties, including Provost’s Office, Office of Accounting, UT Business Contracts, etc.
Other related job duties as assigned

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, or finance
Seven years of responsible level experience in finance, accounting and/or budgeting;
Experience with DEFINE, FRMS, Workday business processes, Docusign, Smartsheet, and Quickbooks
Familiarity and knowledge of UT policies and procedures and an understanding of University organization and resources