Accountant

Texas Tech University • Lubbock, TX

12d

About The Position

Performs professional accounting functions according to established procedures, requiring knowledge of complex accounting systems and the ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative. The role supports the operation and maintenance of debt and capital asset functions, including collecting, analyzing, and reconciling related data; preparing schedules and reports; and supporting payments, compliance, capitalization, and related transactions. Work is performed under supervision, with latitude for independent judgment within established policies and procedures.

The Accountant ensures accuracy of debt and capital asset accounting entries and related areas, including debt service payments, interest accruals, asset additions and retirements, depreciation, and account reconciliations. The role assists with notes, disclosures, and financial analysis for Annual Financial Reporting and the annual audit, under the supervision of the Senior Director. It also handles day-to-day debt and capital asset operations and may assist with other System Administration accounting work and assigned projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with some coursework in accounting, or a combination of education and/or experience totaling four years.
• Knowledge of complex accounting systems.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and reconcile debt and fixed asset data.
• Prepare schedules, reports, activity summaries, rollforwards, and supporting schedules for debt and capital assets.
• Ensure accuracy of debt and capital asset accounting entries, including debt service payments, interest accruals, asset additions and retirements, depreciation, and related account reconciliations.
• Assist in preparing notes, disclosures, and financial analysis for Annual Financial Reporting and the annual audit.
• Maintain debt schedules and process and record debt payments.
• Maintain fixed asset records, including capitalization, transfers, and disposals.
• Support related system entries and debt and capital asset transactions.
• Assist with other System Administration departmental accounting entries, reporting, and reconciliations as assigned.
• Perform ad hoc projects and other duties assigned by the Senior Director.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time