Senior Accountant/Accounting Manager

Baylor University•Waco, TX

About The Position

Baylor University, a preeminent Christian research university, is seeking a Senior Accountant/Accounting Manager to support its mission by ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting and accounting operations. This role is crucial for recording, reviewing, analyzing, and reconciling financial transactions in accordance with GAAP and University policies. The position serves as a key accounting resource, providing guidance to departments, contributing to process improvements, and managing month-end and year-end close activities. A significant responsibility includes supporting the development and maintenance of compliant solutions for the University’s fixed assets and capital projects.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree.
Three years of experience.
A CPA is required for the Accounting Manager level.
A valid US Driver License with a clear driving record of at least two years is required.
Must be able to travel outside of the state of Texas.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a Full-Time basis.

Nice To Haves

A master's degree.
Five years of experience.

Responsibilities

Manages lifecycle activities of capital assets and capital projects, including maintaining property, plant, and equipment (PP&E) records and systems.
Evaluates expenditures for proper capitalization, supports the capitalization process, and collaborates with Facilities Management to track and manage capital project financials within Oracle, ensuring data accuracy across systems.
Monitors and reconciles project balances and ensures alignment between subledgers and the General Ledger while assessing financial impact on budgets and cash flow.
Serves as a subject matter expert for the capital project and fixed asset subledgers within the Oracle financial system.
Prepares, analyzes, and records routine and non-routine journal entries to support accurate and timely month-end and year-end close processes.
Processes and reviews Project Portfolio Management (PPM) System subledger transactions and ensures proper integration with the General Ledger.
Performs ongoing detailed reconciliations of Fixed Assets, capital projects, and other balance sheet accounts, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial data.
Researches discrepancies, coordinates adjusting entries, and reviews transactions for timeliness, appropriate chart of accounts coding, and compliance with GAAP and University policies.
Maintains current knowledge of GAAP, financial regulations, and University policies to ensure compliance.
Reviews transactions for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to accounting standards and internal controls.
Prepares and analyzes monthly and annual financial statements and supporting schedules.
Coordinates audit support activities, including preparing audit schedules and responding to inquiries.
Ensures all financial reporting meets institutional requirements and regulatory standards.
At the manager level, provides training, supervision, and mentorship to staff and student workers.
Serves as a key resource to departments by offering consultative support on accounting, financial processes, and policy interpretation.
Participates in committees, cross-functional initiatives, and process improvement efforts.
Attends and/or facilitates meetings, training sessions, and professional development activities to maintain expertise.
Performs financial and variance analysis and evaluates the financial impact of current and future capital expenditures to support strategic decision-making.
Supports the development of annual budgets and financial forecasts related to depreciation, amortization, and capital projects.
Leads or contributes to special projects.
Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission and the Controller's Office.
Ability to comply with University policies.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.