Accountant I - Facilities Management Finance
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. Within Facilities Finance, the Accountant I supports the financial processes associated with design and construction projects by helping ensure accuracy, consistency, and accountability in project cost accounting and financial reporting. The Accountant I plays a key role in maintaining alignment between project accounting records and institutional financial systems.
UT MD Anderson is recognized for its commitment to excellence in patient care, research, education, and prevention. The Accountant I contributes to this mission by supporting the financial integrity of capital projects and helping ensure project costs are accurately recorded, reconciled, and reported. The Accountant I works collaboratively with multiple stakeholders to support efficient project accounting operations.
The ideal candidate for the Accountant I position possesses education and experience related to accounting, financial reporting, project cost accounting, or reconciliation processes. Experience working with accounting systems, financial data analysis, invoice processing, and cross-functional collaboration is preferred. Licenses and certifications are not specified in the information provided.
Work Schedule\: Monday-Friday, Days
Remote position with occasional on-site attendance as needed. On-site requirements are minimal.
Salary Range\: $53,000 - $66,000 - $79,000
Why Us?
As an Accountant I at UT MD Anderson, you will support critical financial processes that help ensure the successful management of facilities and construction projects. This role offers the opportunity to develop expertise in project accounting, collaborate with stakeholders, and contribute to an organization dedicated to advancing cancer care, research, education, and prevention while benefiting from a supportive work environment and professional growth opportunities.
• 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
Responsibilities
Accurately enter, match on demand, and budget check on demand invoices and payment applications.
Timely processing of credit memos against the provided purchase order.
Liaison with PO Buyers to resolve aged and discrepant invoices and pay applications, with weekly reporting to management.
Liaison with Sourcing to expedite change order requests.
Responsible for communicating with the project managers, departments, and vendors to ensure correct processes or approvals are in place to facilitate vendor payments.
Reviews and research invoices in detail and forwards to the appropriate queues for resolution.
Must be able to work independently, and with limited or no supervision to ensure the timely and accurate processing of transactions.
Participate in professional development through attendance at professional development programs, educational activities, and review of current professional resources.
Additional Duties • Perform other duties as assigned.