Senior Accountant/Accounting Manager, PPM

Baylor University•Waco, TX

About The Position

This role supports the University’s mission by ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting and accounting operations. The position is responsible for recording, reviewing, analyzing, and reconciling financial transactions in accordance with GAAP and University policies and external regulatory guidance. This position serves as a key accounting resource providing guidance to departments and contributing to process improvements, month-end, and year-end close, and financial reporting activities. It is also responsible for supporting the development and maintaining compliant solutions for the University’s sponsored projects.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience are required.
Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States.

Nice To Haves

A master's degree is preferred.
A CPA is required for the Accounting Manager level.

Responsibilities

Coordinates the monthly Project Portfolio Management (PPM) subledger close process and ensures accurate and timely integration with the General Ledger.
Monitors and reconciles sponsored programs and faculty fund subledger activity to the General Ledger, ensuring the completeness, accuracy, and integrity of financial data.
Performs detailed reconciliations of assigned balance sheet accounts related to sponsored programs and faculty funds.
Researches discrepancies, coordinates corrective actions, and collaborates with stakeholders to resolve accounting issues affecting financial reporting and General Ledger accuracy.
Prepares and analyzes financial reports, supporting schedules, and accounting documentation related to sponsored programs and faculty fund activities.
Supports the preparation and submission of the University's Facilities & Administrative (F&A) Cost Rate Proposal and Fringe Benefit Rate Proposal, including compiling financial data, performing analyses, preparing supporting schedules, and ensuring compliance with applicable federal requirements and cost allocation methodologies.
Performs financial and variance analysis to support financial stewardship, strategic decision-making, and institutional reporting objectives.
Supports month-end and year-end close activities through financial review and account analysis.
Manages accounting oversight of sponsored programs, grants, contracts, cooperative agreements, and faculty fund projects within the Oracle Project Portfolio Management (PPM) system.
Reviews project and award structures established by campus partners to ensure financial activity is properly recorded, classified, and reported within the University's financial systems.
Evaluates project setup, funding structures, and accounting attributes to ensure transactions are accurately reflected in the General Ledger and comply with GAAP, University policies, and financial reporting requirements.
Serves as a subject matter expert for sponsored programs and faculty fund accounting within PPM.
Maintains current knowledge of GAAP, Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), sponsor regulations, and University policies impacting sponsored programs accounting.
Reviews financial transactions, project activity, and accounting processes to ensure adherence to accounting standards, internal controls, and institutional requirements.
Evaluates financial processes and identifies opportunities to strengthen controls, mitigate risk, and improve operational effectiveness.
Coordinates audit support activities, including preparation of schedules, supporting documentation, and responses to inquiries from auditors and regulatory agencies.
Provides consultative support to business officers, financial managers, and financial administrators.
Participates in process improvement initiatives, system enhancement efforts, and cross-functional projects to improve financial operations and reporting effectiveness.
Attends and facilitates meetings, training sessions, and professional development activities to maintain technical expertise.
Leads or contributes to special projects and performs additional duties in support of Compliance Services, the Controller's Office, and the University's mission.
Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission.
Ability to comply with University policies.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.