Financial Research Analyst

Hiring Department: COS- BBRC

Reports To: Assistant Professor for Biology

Job Location: Engineering & Sciences Complex

Posting End Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 03/16/2026. This posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Hours: 40 hours per week, standard Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm, flexibility is required on evenings and weekends

FLSA status: Exempt

Earliest Start Date: As soon as possible.

Salary: Commensurate with experience and education.

Required Application Materials:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of three references

Note: This is a full time, temporary contingent upon availability of funds position with a possibility of extension and is eligible for full benefits, including medical, dental, and vision. Funded until 8/31/2026

The Research and Reporting Analyst, under general supervision, generates and ensures accuracy of reports submitted to State and Federal agencies.

Statement of Duties and Responsibilities:

Conducts financial research and analysis by developing financial models, forecasting future revenue and cost trends, and preparing analytical reports that support strategic decision-making. Assists in collecting, organizing, and analyzing financial data used for internal reporting and presentations.

Manage post-award financial administration for federal, state, and private grants.

Monitor grant budgets to ensure expenditures are allowable, allocable, and reasonable in accordance with sponsor guidelines.

Reconcile grant accounts monthly and resolve discrepancies.

Prepare financial reports for principal investigators (PIs), departments, and sponsors.

Track, process and review payroll allocations for multiple employees funded by various grants and cost centers.

Initiate and monitor budget revisions, cost transfers, and journal entries.

Assist with grant closeouts, including final financial reporting and reconciliation.

Provide written and oral guidance to faculty, department administrators, and staff regarding grant compliance and budget management.

Identify areas for process improvement and implement internal controls to strengthen compliance.

Assists in the development and implementation of goals, policies, priorities, and procedures related to financial management, budget, accounting, and payroll.

Supervises and participates in the preparation of various financial statements and reports.

Directs the maintenance of general and subsidiary ledgers, accounts receivable, revenue distribution, depreciation, capital acquisitions, and operating expenses.

Reviews of financial statements with management personnel.

Serves as liaison with Contracts and Grants, Payroll, and other departments on campus to ensure documents are processed accordingly.

Identifies and resolves problems and inconsistencies, determining appropriate corrective actions and procedures.

Participates actively in the preparation of the Annual Financial Report for the grant portfolio.

Assists with various special projects as needed.

Knowledge of all Microsoft Office software and able to learn and use institutional software systems.

Travel may be required.

Complies with all State and University policies.

Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: No supervisory responsibilities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or a related field from an accredited institution

and

Experience: Three years related experience to the statement of duties and responsibilities; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of principles and theories of finance, accounting or related fields and discipline. Moderate level of competency with Microsoft spreadsheets, database retrieval and reports. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to multi-task in a team-oriented environment and be a self-starter.

Preferred Experience: Experience in higher education or research environment. Experience working with grant funding.

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.

UTEP is America’s leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 84% of our 26,000 students are Hispanic, and half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 170 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.

This is an especially exciting time to join UTEP as it advances the goals of its 2030 Strategic Plan. Built around the institution’s core strengths—its location, its people, its supportive culture, and its community partnerships—the plan lays out a bold vision for the next decade, aimed at maximizing the University’s regional impact and national stature.

About the Department

Vision

The College of Science (COS) envisions itself as a dynamic community of science and mathematics faculty and students engaged in innovative research and learning with global impact, recognizing our special role as a leader in this binational community.

Mission

• To recruit, inspire, and develop a new generation of scientists and mathematicians, dedicated to the highest principles of Science, and educated in the environmental, health and economic challenges of the border region.
• To lead by example, promoting effective and self-sustaining research programs, encouraging student participation, and providing a national forum for addressing the special problems of our region.
• To work to educate all university students and the community at large, increasing the level of awareness of scientific issues, and providing a knowledge resource to citizens and government alike.

What UTEP Offers:

• Benefit Package includes: Medical, Prescription, Life Insurance and Wellness platform
• Voluntary Benefits: Dental, Vision, Additional life insurance, UT Flex, Short and Long - term disability plans
• Retirement Programs
• Longevity Pay
• Paid Vacation & Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Discounts & Perks
• Employee Education Assistance program
• And much more! Visit our Benefits Summary Page for more information on our additional benefits.

Disclaimer: Eligibility for perks and benefits may vary based on part-time or full-time employment.

Note: To the extent that this position involves research, work, or access to critical infrastructure as referenced in Executive Order GA-48, being hired for and continuing to be employed in this position requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.

The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents’ performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents’ immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver’s license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently stand and walk. The employee must regularly sit; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must lift and move up to 10 pounds.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate.

In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to a learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee’s or prospective employee’s right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries—including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident—about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747-8358, by email at titleix@utep.edu, or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 223C.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.