Accountant I - Stem Cell Transplantation

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a dedicated Accountant to support financial operations within [Department information not provided]. The Accountant plays a critical role in ensuring accurate financial tracking, reconciliation, and grant coordination in a complex research environment. This Accountant position supports faculty, research initiatives, and departmental financial integrity through detailed analysis and compliance oversight.

UT MD Anderson is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Accountant role contributes directly to sustaining financial accuracy across sponsored projects and operational accounts while enabling groundbreaking research efforts across the institution.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's level degree or higher, and a strong foundation in accounting principles. Experience with PeopleSoft and proficiency with Epic and Excel are also preferred. Additional consideration will be given to candidates local to the Houston Metro area or surrounding counties.


Position Information
Salary Range: Minimum $53,000 - Midpoint $66,000 - Maximum $79,000
Typical Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8AM - 5PM.
Work Location: This is a remote position. Occasional onsite attendance may be expected to support team and business operations.


Why Us?
This Accountant role offers the opportunity to directly support innovative research and critical financial operations that advance UT MD Anderson's mission. The position provides meaningful collaboration with faculty and leadership while building expertise in grant and financial management within a respected healthcare and research environment.

• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.

Responsibilities
Reconciliation

• Ensures timely and accurate expense tracking for all company centers through consistent monitoring of reconciliation reports
• Assumes primary responsibility for reconciliation of all accounts and funds for department and faculty grant accounts
• Processes invoices related to clinical trial agreements and tracks associated payments
• Reconciles research study charges related to clinical trial agreements
• Assists in training new support staff on established reconciliation processes

Grant Coordination

• Provides assistance with quarterly Effort Reports by reviewing budgets, committed effort, and salary for accuracy and compliance with sponsor regulations and institutional policy
• Develops modular and detailed budgets for sponsored project submissions by Principal Investigators
• Coordinates with Principal Investigators and personnel to prepare and review budget justifications for accuracy
• Assists with development and ongoing monitoring of grant budgets

Administration

• Supports administrative planning for department research grant initiatives, including multi-project and core-based grants
• Attends quarterly Financial Review meetings with Principal Investigators as required
• Manages financial tracking of department-wide accounts
• Supports assigned faculty with all aspects of sponsored projects
• Conducts quarterly internal audits of participant gift cards

Other duties as assigned.


EDUCATION

• Required: Bachelor's Degree Business Administration, Accounting or related.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Required: One year Required with degree in Business Administration or related field.
• Required: With a degree in Accounting, no experience is required.
• May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one basis.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.