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Job Description
Associate Director - Grant Accounting
Lubbock
45035BR
Position Description
This position will employ an individual with strong organizational skills; good time management skills; the ability to meet specific deadlines and excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills. The candidate will have an advanced skillset in accounting with a background aligned with the TTUHSC Values-Based Culture: One Team, Kindhearted, Integrity, Visionary & Beyond Service that supports the mission and vision of TTUHSC. Duties will include performing both routine and nonroutine accounting tasks and financial analysis functions to support institutional business processes and administrative monitoring of the overall financial health of the institution. The position requires an individual skilled in effective communication and supervision of both processes and employees.
Major/Essential Functions- Utilize proactive, clear and professional communication to provide changes and relevant information to supervisor and colleagues
- Attend and participate in training and professional development related to accounting, finance, and leadership
- Build cross functional partnerships with internal customers across the organization
- Document and update business processes and procedures
- Complete assigned year-end tasks to assist with the preparation of the Annual Financial Report (AFR)
- Recommend, develop and implement process improvements
- Assist with various accounting and finance system implementations
- Prepare, enter and/or review routine financial transactions such as general ledger review and journal entry preparation
- Review and approve fund setup requests that were processed by other Accounting Services team members
- Review and approve routine financial transactions and reports prepared by other Accounting Services team members
- Supervise and communicate effectively with employees and ensure that they have a great environment to work and grow professionally.
- Assist with providing general accounting oversight to ensure compliance with institutional policies and procedures
- Management of specifically assigned accounting processes
- Effective communication and collaboration with stakeholders related to the management of accounting processes based on institutional policies and procedures
- Review of documents to determine specific terms, conditions and reporting requirements
- Perform routine and nonroutine analysis of financial data and monitor transactions in order to: adhere to governing regulations, policies, and procedures; and support accuracy and completeness of university financial data and related reporting
- Provide oversight of routine financial transactions and reconciliations to ensure the integrity of financial data
- Ability to make independent judgements and decisions based on established guidelines, state and federal regulations, and other compliance standards
- Prepare, analyze, and submit various reports
- Assist with developing strategies, processes, and workflows that improve accounting and administrative processes
- Assist with maintenance of the Chart H fund structure
- Manage the month end close for those processes specifically assigned to position
- Other duties and projects as assigned
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in the area of specialization or closely related field plus four years of related administrative and technical experience OR a combination of education and/or years of experience in the area of specialization or closely related field to equal a minimum of 8 years.
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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.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
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Nationally recognized for innovative programs, academic achievement, cutting-edge research and exceptional patient care, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center aims to promote a greater health environment for West Texas and beyond. While our flagship campus resides proudly in Lubbock, Texas, TTUHSC operates five schools with campuses in Abilene, Amarillo, Dallas/Fort Worth, Lubbock and the Permian Basin (Midland & Odessa).
Like Texas itself, we are an independent and proud institution that is part of a larger union, the Texas Tech University System. As a university separate from Texas Tech University, we have been entrusted with a singular charge: to teach the next generation of doctors, nurses, pharmacists, researchers and health care professionals while simultaneously providing the people of West Texas with world-class patient care. We are both an institution of higher learning and a place where real people come for life-saving medical care.
Our Mission
As a comprehensive health sciences center, our mission is to enrich the lives of others by educating students to become collaborative health care professionals, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research.
Our Values & Culture
Through our values-based culture, TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first. Our five values guide our actions and principles: Beyond Service, Kindhearted, Integrity, One Team, and Visionary.
Compensation & Benefits
We are proud to offer many exceptional employee benefits, including a generous compensation package with comprehensive benefits, medical and dental insurance, paid time off and substantial automatic retirement contributions. Additionally, we invest in employee success by providing many resources designed to support your personal and professional growth, including:
- Comprehensive Health Plans and Other Core Insurance
- State Retirement Programs and Pension Options
- Retiree Insurance for Lifetime Medical Benefits
- Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning Programs
- Tuition scholarships for employees and their dependents
- Leadership and Professional Development Programs
- Mental and Physical Wellness Programs
- Employee Recognition Programs and Longevity Pay
We are excited for you to consider joining our team at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Consistently ranked as a "Great College to Work For" by the Chronicle of Higher Education, TTUHSC provides so much more than just a job!
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