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Accountant
Position Description: Performs professional accounting functions according to established procedures, requiring knowledge of complex accounting systems. Requires ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative.
About the University: Established in 1996, the Texas Tech University System is one of the top public university systems in the nation, consisting of five universities – Texas Tech University, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Angelo State University, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso and Midwestern State University. Headquartered in Lubbock, Texas, the TTU System is a more than $3 billion enterprise focused on advancing higher education, health care, research and outreach with approximately 21,000 employees and 63,000 students, more than 400,000 alumni, a statewide economic impact of $16.4 billion and an endowment valued at $1.7 billion. In its short history, the TTU System has grown tremendously and is nationally acclaimed, operating at 24 academic locations in 20 cities (18 in Texas, 2 international). In addition, the TTU System is one of only nine in the nation to offer programs for undergraduate, medical, law, nursing, pharmacy, dental and veterinary education, among other academic areas.
Major/Essential Functions: Performs professional accounting duties in the operation and maintenance of the organizations debt and capital asset functions. Responsibilities include collecting, analyzing, and reconciling debt and fixed asset data; preparing schedules and reports; and supporting payments, compliance, capitalization, and related transactions. Work is performed under supervision with latitude for independent judgment under established policies and procedures.
• Ensure accuracy of all debt and capital asset accounting entries and related areas, including but not limited to debt service payments, interest accruals, asset additions/retirements, depreciation, and related account reconciliations. • Assist in preparation of notes, disclosures and financial analysis pertaining to debt and capital assets and the financial statement presentation of these areas for Annual Financial Reporting and the annual audit, under the supervision of Senior Director. • Responsible for day-to-day debt and capital asset operations, including maintaining debt schedules, processing/recording payments, maintaining fixed asset records (capitalization, transfers, disposals), and supporting related system entries, under the supervision of Senior Director. • Compilation and preparation of debt and capital asset activity summaries, rollforwards, and supporting schedules. • Assist with other System Administration departmental accounting entries, reporting, and reconciliations as assigned. Perform ad hoc projects and duties as Senior Director may assign from time to time.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Qualified candidates should demonstrate knowledge of accounting and financial concepts. Effective oral and written communication. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others both internal and external to the organization.
Fluency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook).
Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree with some coursework in accounting; OR a combination of education and/or experience to equal four years.
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or other closely related business field.
Previous work experience in higher education finance. Experience with debt and capital asset accounting.
Safety Information: Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.
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.
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.