Bachelor’s degree and five years of related accounting and office management/supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered
• 3–5 years of progressive experience in a higher education business office or similar environment
• Demonstrated supervisory or team leadership experience in a financial or administrative setting
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the use of formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis tools
• Familiarity with Uniform Guidance and federal research administration practices
• Experience working with enterprise financial systems (e.g., PeopleSoft, Oracle, or similar)
• Strong understanding of budget development, financial reporting, and reconciliation processes within a university or research-focused institution
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Qualified internal candidates are highly encouraged to apply for this opportunity.

• Monitors core operating budgets within the School and processes related transactions, such as budget journals and other correcting entries.
• Oversees the BBS reconciliation process and ensures compliance with appropriate documentation and timely approvals.
• Serves as a budget consultant for the School by identifying appropriate funding sources for BBS-related activities and exercising sound professional judgment to minimize financial risk.
• Tracks commitments and soft encumbrances; provides accurate budget projections to School leadership and budget owners.
• Prepares both routine and ad hoc financial reports for the School leadership.
• Provides one-on-one financial training for staff, including instruction on policies and procedures, account reconciliations, and PeopleSoft modules.
• Supports and mentors department ASOs and finance leads within BBS centers on all financial operations.
• Reviews and approves non-research-related reimbursements, purchases, and OneCard transactions.
• Collaborates closely with the Manager of Research Administration to coordinate funding sources for School personnel.
• Collaborates closely with the Employee Operations Manager to troubleshoot and resolve departmental payroll issues; verifies monthly and semi-monthly payroll queries to identify potential pay issues and/or funding discrepancies.
• Reviews and approves transactions related to appointments, supplements, funding changes, and job attribute changes to ensure accuracy.
• Establishes a work environment that fosters participation, respect, and excellence, while promoting professional relationships and open communication among BBS centers and departments.
• Encourages team building and a strong people-oriented approach, emphasizing patience and flexibility in working with others.
• Participates in special projects, task forces, and committees.
• Regularly attends training and meetings to remain proficient in UTD policies and procedures, software, programs, and functional areas.
• Performs tasks to a high standard, ensuring fiscal, employment, and privacy compliance in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• May assist with events, activities, commencement, conferences, and meetings for faculty, staff, students, the department, and the School.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Strong analytical skills for interpreting financial data to provide strategic insights.
• Demonstrated ability to foster team building with a strong people-oriented approach, emphasizing patience and flexibility in working with others.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and complete tasks within deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others.
• Strong computer skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.

• Competitive salary
• Tuition benefits
• Internal training and development opportunities
• Medical insurance – 100% paid employee-only coverage for full-time employees
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability coverage
• Multiple retirement plan options
• Generous paid time off
• Paid holidays