Strategic Plant Accounting Manager

University of Houston; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 75.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

University of Houston is seeking a Plant Accounting professional to manage daily financial operations and ensure accurate university financial transactions in compliance with policies and GAAP. Develops operating procedures and monitors accounting activities across the department.

The role includes directing staff, overseeing transactions, and ensuring audit readiness. A 4-year degree and 3+ years of experience are expected, with flexibility for education-in-lieu, and the position supports

Formación

• Requires a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree or equivalent training.
• Minimum of three (3) years of directly job-related experience.
• Department is willing to accept education in lieu of experience.
• Knowledge of GAAP and university policies is essential.

Responsabilidades

• Prioritizes and coordinates the work activities of an accounting staff and provides work direction as needed.
• Oversees the preparation, review, approval, or verification of accounting transactions; reconciles activities in the general ledger.
• Oversees the maintenance of accounting records in accordance with GAAP and university policy.
• Develops long-range goals of the department to align with the university's objectives.
• Recommends changes to university accounting processes and systems and oversees departmental testing.
• Reviews internal audit findings and prepares responses for leadership review.
• Serves as department liaison to other university departments on accounting/financial matters.
• Develops and implements internal operating policies and procedures.
• Prepares or oversees the preparation of statistical data for periodic financial statements.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
• Oversees cash handling functions for the Cashier's Office.
• Oversees cash control for vault, cashier, and settlement personnel.
• Maintains accounting records in line with GAAP and university policies.
• Liaises with colleges and departments on financial matters.
• Supervises customer service functions and personnel.
• Prepares statistical data for management financial analysis.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.
• Department is willing to accept education in lieu of experience.

Descripción del empleo

University of Houston is seeking a Plant Accounting professional to manage daily financial operations and ensure accurate university financial transactions in compliance with policies and GAAP. Develops operating procedures and monitors accounting activities across the department.

The role includes directing staff, overseeing transactions, and ensuring audit readiness. A 4-year degree and 3+ years of experience are expected, with flexibility for education-in-lieu, and the position supports