Chief Accountant

Texas Tech University•Lubbock, TX

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Performs complex accounting and reconciliation activities for assigned University bank, clearing, and financial accounts.
Researches banking, payment, eCommerce, and enterprise financial system transactions to identify and resolve discrepancies and outstanding items.
Prepares and processes journal vouchers, correcting entries, and other financial transactions necessary to maintain accurate and balanced financial records.
Reviews and resolves banking and payment exceptions and performs related financial control activities to support the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of University financial information.
Supports University merchant and payment acceptance operations, including the establishment, modification, maintenance, and closure of merchant accounts and payment channels.
Coordinates required departmental approvals and works with internal departments, financial institutions, payment processors, and technology providers as necessary.
Maintains accurate merchant records and assists with the setup and administration of merchants within University payment and eCommerce systems.
Provides guidance and support to departments regarding merchant accounts, payment processing, and related operational requirements.
Assists with the University's ongoing compliance with Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) and related payment security requirements.
Supports annual compliance activities, merchant documentation, departmental reviews, and other activities designed to maintain secure and compliant payment environments.
Works with University departments and other stakeholders to identify and address compliance requirements and support appropriate controls over payment card processing.
Coordinates the lifecycle management of payment acceptance equipment, including procurement, configuration, deployment, inventory management, maintenance, replacement, and secure decommissioning.
Works with internal departments, payment processors, technology providers, and other stakeholders to ensure equipment is properly established and maintained.
Reviews equipment and related services to identify inactive or unnecessary resources, recover equipment, reduce avoidable expenses, and ensure appropriate security procedures are followed when equipment is removed from service.
Provides backup support for other departmental accounting, banking, merchant services, and payment-related functions as needed.
Maintains sufficient cross-training to perform multiple departmental responsibilities and assist with continuity of operations during staff absences or periods of increased workload.
May assist with payment disputes, user and account maintenance, financial transaction processing, banking activities, file approvals, and other departmental operational responsibilities.
Performs special projects, financial analyses, process improvement initiatives, and other duties as assigned by management.