Endowment Accounting Associate

This position is responsible for a broad range of accounting, operational, reporting, and analytical activities supporting individual endowments and institutional investment accounts. It supports the integrity and accuracy of accounting and reporting systems, ensures timely delivery of required reporting to internal and external stakeholders, and partners with UT System institutions, and UTIMCO teams. The role requires strong accounting expertise, attention to detail, sound judgment, strong presentation and communication skills, and the ability to operate independently while contributing to a collaborative team culture.Overall Responsibilities: Individual Endowment Accounting & ReportingMaintain and support ledger for internal accounting systems for individual private endowments and other long-term or separately invested funds, including transactions, journal entries and reconciliationsReview and process quarterly unit purchases, withdrawals, transfers, and distributionsPrepare quarterly Endowment Reports and Component ReportsCalculate monthly individual endowment performanceSupport donor and client reporting needsBuild and maintain strong relationships with UT System and UT institution Development and Treasury OfficesProvide Development Office support, including distribution projections, donor inquiries, training on online reporting tools, and ad hoc requestsCoordinate and deliver quarterly training and market updates to UT Institution partnersOversight of Reporting Systems & ApplicationsMonitor all UTIMCO online applications including Component Reporting Information System (CRIS), Endowment Reporting, Component Reporting, and Component Account Maintenance System (CAMS) for data accuracy and help resolve system issues as neededOversee transactions and processes within the Client Management System (cash application)Ensure accuracy and internal control effectiveness for all cash transfer processesConduct daily monitoring and rebalancing among money-market fund providersProvide overall support for UT System and UT InstitutionsCharitable Remainder Trust (CRT) Accounting & ReportingPrepare and review required tax forms and donor reporting for charitable remainder trustsEnsure adherence to IRS rules and regulations; maintain current knowledge of any changes or updates to tax rules and research any complexities as they ariseCalculate periodic CRT distributions and account for all activity and rebalancing as neededSupport UT System and institution inquiries regarding existing and new CRT agreementsRequirements:Bachelor's degree in accountingMinimum of 7 years' experience in accountingTax expertise is strongly preferredThorough understanding of endowment and accounting processes and workflowsCompetency with applications and technology tools used in team processes and workflowsHighly responsible and takes ownership of their assignments and work productAbility to manage multiple assignments and prioritiesElevated attention to detailStrong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with internal teams and external partnersStrong presentation skills and ability to communicate clearly and confidentlyCollegial team player possessing intellectual curiosity, sound judgment, and thoughtfulnessConstructive, “can do” attitude committed to consistently doing what is in the best interest of the organization and clientsUnquestioned honesty, integrity, and transparencyCultural fit is a must in a respectful, collegial, and open working environmentProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI)Minimal travel is requiredNOTE: This role requires in-office, 4 days a week, Monday thru Thursday.Click here to learn more about UTIMCO’s mission and impactEqual Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.