Chief Accountant at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock, Texas

Job Description:

Extended Job Title

Chief Accountant

Org Level 1

Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr

Org Level 7

201111 - Accounting Services Lbk

Position Description

Performs highly responsible 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 judgment. May supervise subordinate employees.

Requisition ID

39419BR

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Pay Grade Maximum

Salary commensurate with education, experience and/or skills.

Major/Essential Functions

This position 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 an intermediate to advanced skillset in accounting with a background aligned with the TTUHSC Values-Based Culture:  One Team, Kindhearted, Integrity, Visionary & 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.  The position requires an individual skilled in effective communication and supervision of processes and/or employees. Functions of this position include: 

• 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


• Participate in training and professional development related to accounting, finance, and leadership


• Utilize proactive, clear and professional communication to provide changes and relevant information to supervisor and colleagues


• Assist other departments with financial related matters


• Document and update business processes and procedures


• Build cross functional partnerships with internal customers across the organization


• 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 improvement


• Assist with various accounting and finance

Grant Funded?

No

Pay Grade Minimum

Salary commensurate with education, experience and/or skills.

Pay Basis

Hourly

Schedule Details

Mon-Fri; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Work Location

Lubbock

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related degree.


• 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 tool. 


• Knowledge of Banner finance system. 


• Prior experience supervising employees and skilled in the areas of effective communication, emotional intelligence, coaching/staff development, and teamwork.

Campus

HSC - Lubbock

Department

Accounting Services Lbk

Job Type

Full Time

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.

Job Group

First Line Other Admn

Shift

Day

EEO Statement

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

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a finance field required plus four years experience, preferably in a college or university environment.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Navy Enlisted Classification Code

LS

Army Military Occupational Specialty Code

89A

Air Force Specialty Code

6F0X1

Marine Military Occupational Specialty Code

3451, 3408, 8844

Jeanne Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website. Apply Now