Accounting Assistant

Accounting Assistant

Our Mission: The University of Austin prepares thoughtful and ethical innovators, builders, leaders, public servants and citizens through open inquiry and civil discourse.

We are seeking a detail-oriented, enthusiastic, and dependable individual to join our Finance team as an Accounting Assistant. This role offers the opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute within a fast-paced and dynamic organization. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and committed to providing excellent internal and external customer service.

Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable Functions
  • Responsible for full cycle accounts payable (AP) functions, including:
  • Reviewing invoices in Ramp to ensure accurate coding, approvals, and supporting documentation
  • Monitoring and maintaining the AP mailbox for incoming invoices and reimbursement requests
  • Contacting vendors to obtain necessary documents needed to process invoices and payments, such as W9s, banking/payment details, and other supporting documents
  • Work closely with internal departments and external vendors to resolve payment issues or discrepancies
  • Review AP aging monthly, including following up to close any open AP.
  • Updating, when necessary, vendor, merchant and/or vendor account information.
  • Maintaining organized AP documentation and support records / files.
  • Assist in training new employees in accounts payable processes and procedures.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
  • Assisting with annual 1099 preparation and processing
  • Maintaining and updating AP process documentation and manuals
• Credit Card & Expense Management
  • Responsible for employee credit card expense reconciliation via Ramp.com
  • Review transactions for accurate coding and approvals
  • Follow up with staff on outstanding tasks to complete transactions
  • Reconcile transfer of data to accounting system
  • Assisting with employee expense report processing and policy compliance
• Additional Accounting Support
  • Support the Controller with organizational data analysis and reporting projects
  • Prepare Bank deposits and logs to support the Finance and Development Teams
  • Assist with monthly close, including preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and maintaining supporting schedules.
  • Participate in annual financial audits
  • Assist with processing student financial aid application documentation and related administrative tasks

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is preferred but not essential
• Proficiency with Microsoft excel and Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger accounting
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism