Chief Accountant

Lubbock

42368BR

Student Business Services

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.

About the University

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
About Lubbock:Referred to as the "Hub City" because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock's Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

Major/Essential Functions

Manage Student Benefits and Reconciliations: Oversee reconciliations for third-party contracts, exemptions, waivers, and benefits on a monthly, semesterly, and annual basis, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting.

Administer Benefit Programs and Monitor Compliance: Facilitate the application of exemptions and waivers. Ensure adherence to institutional, state, and third-party sponsorship requirements by monitoring detail codes, agreements, and financial processes.

Manage Daily Financial Operations: Perform departmental financial functions, including daily cash balancing, deposit preparation, payment reconciliation, and submission of related reports to Accounts Receivable. Process Journal Voucher (JVs) for Departmental Sponsor Agreements (IDCs) as needed.

Support Financial Reporting and Budgeting: Assist in preparing and monitoring yearly budgets, and provide monthly reports with variance and fluctuation analysis. Prepare ad-hoc financial reports as requested.

Maintain Departmental Records and Sponsor Agreements: Maintain comprehensive records of sponsored student agreements, transactions, and communications, while managing the review, update, and documentation of all third-party sponsor agreements to ensure accuracy, compliance, and proper organization.

Contribute to Departmental Initiatives: Support special projects, process improvements, and other assigned duties that advance departmental goals.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Demonstrated professional excellence in verbal and written communication, time management, accounting or analytical procedures, critical thinking, problem-solving, interpersonal skills and decision-making. General knowledge of higher education administration. Familiarity with generally accepted accounting principles, governmental accounting and student financial transactions. Ability to learn complex information systems and proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Word.

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in a fast-paced, higher education environment, working with Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and working in TTU specific systems (Banner, FiTS, TechBuy, Cognos, etc.). Experience delivering customer service both in person and via email/phone using excellent communication skills. Ability to listen, research, and come to conclusion based on results of research.

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV

Optional Attachments

Recommendation/Referral, Other Documents Supporting Qualifications

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Hourly

Job Family

Finance

Job Sub Family

Accounting

Annualized Pay Range

$65,200 - $84,800 - $104,300

Hourly Pay Range

$31.35 - $40.77 - $50.14

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 by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Shift

Day

Schedule Details

Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm. Overtime varies as needed

Grant Funded?

No

Navy Enlisted Classification Code

1005, 1117

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.