Senior Accountant - Grants

Texas Tech University - Health Sciences Center; Lubbock (TX); In loco; USD 55.000 - 87.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Mother-Friendly Workplace

Descrizione del lavoro

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center seeks a Senior Accountant - Grants with strong organizational and analytical abilities. You will perform routine accounting tasks, financial analyses, and support for the Annual Financial Report, ensuring accuracy and compliance across funds.

The role requires a Bachelor's in accounting-related field plus 3 years in government or commercial accounting, with proficiency in Excel and finance systems. Travel up to 25% and a day shift are typical.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in a job-related field with major coursework in accounting.
• Three years’ experience in government or commercial accounting or seven years’ combined education/experience.

Mansioni

• Provide routine accounting tasks and financial analysis to support institutional processes.
• Prepare and review routine financial transactions, general ledger and journal entries.
• Analyze financial data for accuracy and regulatory compliance; support AFR preparations.

Conoscenze

Organizational skills

Time management

Deadline-driven

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Formazione

Bachelor's degree with accounting coursework

Strumenti

Microsoft Excel

Cognos Analytics

Banner finance system

FiTS

Descrizione del lavoro

Introduction

Nationally recognized as a Great College to Work For, TTUHSC provides much more than just a job! Enjoy excellent benefits , including paid leave, retirement plans, wellness programs, health insurance and so muchmore. Ready to start building a rewarding career in a positiveenvironment where you can develop and thrive? Join us as wechange the future of health care.

About TTUHSC

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is enriching the livesof others by educating students, providing excellent patient care,and advancing knowledge through innovative research. TTUHSCgraduates more health care professionals than any other health careinstitution in the state, conferring 24.2% of all degrees andcertificates awarded from health-related institutions in Texas. Byproviding comprehensive clinical services to more than 10 millionindividuals across 121 counties, TTUHSC is dedicated to advancingthe health of people throughout Texas and beyond. This is whereworld-class education meets compassionate patient care – and webelieve that our people are the reason for our institution’slasting success and bright future.

Visa Information

TTUHSC, at its sole discretion, may initiate new H-1B I-129 visa petitions in accordance with the directive issued by GovernorAbbott. Approval from the Texas Workforce Commission is required.On a limited, case-by-case basis, the institution may also sponsoreligible individuals for change-of-status or change-of-employerpetitions for qualifying positions. TTUHSC will not pay the$100,000 fee, if applicable.

Position Description

The Senior Accountant - Grants, will employ an individual withstrong organizational skills; good time management skills; theability to meet specific deadlines, and excellent problem-solvingand decision-making skills. The candidate will have a basicskillset in accounting with a background aligned with the TTUHSCValues-Based Culture: One Team, Kindhearted, Integrity, Visionary,and Beyond Service that supports the mission and vision of TTUHSC.Duties will include performing routine accounting tasks andfinancial analysis functions to support institutional businessprocesses and administrative monitoring of the overall financialhealth of the institution. Performs professional accountingfunctions according to established procedures, requiring knowledgeof complex accounting systems; responsible for assembly andanalysis of data; works under general supervision with latitude fortechnical judgement.

Major/Essential Functions

• Utilize proactive, clear and professional communication toprovide changes and relevant information to supervisor andcolleagues
• Attend and participate in training and professional developmentrelated to accounting, finance, and leadership
• Build cross functional partnerships with internal customersacross the organization
• Complete assigned year end tasks to assist with the preparationof the Annual Financial Report (AFR)
• Prepare, enter and/or review routine financial transactionssuch as general ledger review and journal entry preparation
• Perform routine analysis of financial data for adherence togoverning regulations, policies, and procedures
• Analyze financial data for possible errors, and if necessary,initiating and performing corrective action
• Prepare routine financial reports to include financial/balancesheet reconciliations
• Produce and maintain complete, well-organizeddocumentation
• Understand and utilize finance systems and data to provideaccounting and analytical support
• Assist other departments with financial related matters
• Document and update business processes and procedures
• Process requests in the Budget Revision System approvalqueue
• Process requests in the Fund Maintenance System approvalqueue
• Process requests in the Financial Transaction System (FiTS)approval queue
• Recommend, develop and implement process improvements
• Assist with various accounting and finance systemimplementations
• Other duties and projects as assigned

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in job related field with major coursework inaccounting plus three years’ experience in government or commercialaccounting; OR a combination of education and/or experience toequal seven years.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience or education in performing basic organizationand summarization of financial data.
• Prior experience obtained through education or work withfinancial/accounting systems and proficiency with Microsoft Officeapplications, especially Excel.
• Accounting or Finance experience at a public institution ofhigher education in the state of Texas.
• Experience using Cognos Analytics or similar dataquerying/reporting tools. Knowledge of Banner finance system.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, orrelated degree.

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Resume / CV

Benefits

TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our teammembers can do their best work, with programs and benefits to support head-to-toe well-being.Explore just a few of the advantages of being a TTUHSC team member:

• Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options –Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time teammembers
• Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leaveand more
• Retirement Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

Additionally, TTUHSC invests in the success of our team members byproviding opportunities for personal and professional growth,including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, andhealth and wellness initiatives. Team members also enjoy a varietyof other perks, such as special membership rates at local gyms andgolf courses, access to state-of-the-art software and facilities,and discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more.

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Hourly

Pay Grade Minimum

16.89

Pay Grade Maximum

42.23

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of theindividual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiringdepartment, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additionalinformation, please reference the institutional pay plan website athttps://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan .

Grant Funded?

No

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Shift

Day

Schedule Details

M - F / 8AM - 5PM

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Air Force Specialty Code

6F0X1

Army Military Occupational Specialty Code

89A

Marine Military Occupational Specialty Code

3451, 3408, 8844

Navy Enlisted Classification Code

LS

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,disability, genetic information or status as a protectedveteran.

Jeanne Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and CampusCrime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges anduniversities participating in federal financial aid programs tomaintain and disclose campus crime statistics and securityinformation. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publishand distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & CrimeStatistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students andemployees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act websiteat https://www.ttuhsc.edu/compliance/clery-report.aspx.