Senior Accountant - Grants

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans + supplemental coverage

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Mother-friendly workplace

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center seeks a Senior Accountant - Grants to support financial health through routine accounting, data assembly, and analysis. The role emphasizes timely, accurate reporting and requires collaboration across departments to uphold TTUHSC values and governance standards.

The position involves preparing general ledger entries, ensuring compliance with regulations, and supporting system implementations while contributing to the institution’s fiscal integrity and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and 3 years’ experience in government or commercial accounting.

Responsibilities

• Communicate clearly with supervisor and colleagues.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Problem solving

Decision making

Accounting basics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Excel

Cognos Analytics

Banner finance system

Job description

Position Description

The Senior Accountant - Grants, will employ an individual with strong organizational skills; good time management skills; the ability to meet specific deadlines, and excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills. The candidate will have a basic skillset in accounting with a background aligned with the TTUHSC Values-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 and financial analysis functions to support institutional business processes and administrative monitoring of the overall financial health of the institution. Performs professional accounting functions according to established procedures, requiring knowledge of complex accounting systems; responsible for assembly and analysis of data; works under general supervision with latitude for technical judgement.

Position Description

The Senior Accountant - Grants, will employ an individual with strong organizational skills; good time management skills; the ability to meet specific deadlines, and excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills. The candidate will have a basic skillset in accounting with a background aligned with the TTUHSC Values-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 and financial analysis functions to support institutional business processes and administrative monitoring of the overall financial health of the institution. Performs professional accounting functions according to established procedures, requiring knowledge of complex accounting systems; responsible for assembly and analysis of data; works under general supervision with latitude for technical judgement.

Major/Essential Functions

• Utilize proactive, clear and professional communication to provide changes and relevant information to supervisor and colleagues
• Attend and participate in training and professional development related to accounting, finance, and leadership
• Build cross functional partnerships with internal customers across the organization
• Complete assigned year end tasks to assist with the preparation of the Annual Financial Report (AFR)
• Prepare, enter and/or review routine financial transactions such as general ledger review and journal entry preparation
• Perform routine analysis of financial data for adherence to governing 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/balance sheet reconciliations
• Produce and maintain complete, well‑organized documentation
• Understand and utilize finance systems and data to provide accounting and analytical support
• Assist other departments with financial related matters
• Document and update business processes and procedures
• Process requests in the Budget Revision System approval queue
• Process requests in the Fund Maintenance System approval queue
• Process requests in the Financial Transaction System (FiTS) approval queue
• Recommend, develop and implement process improvements
• Assist with various accounting and finance system implementations
• Other duties and projects as assigned

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in job related field with major coursework in accounting plus three years’ experience in government or commercial accounting; OR a combination of education and/or experience to equal seven years.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Resume / CV

Benefits

TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our team members 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 team members
• Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more
• Retirement Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

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

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.