Lubbock

37551BR

Accounting Services

Position Description

Performs routine pre-award and/or post-award sponsored programs activities associated with management and oversight of the life cycle of awards.

About the University

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
About Lubbock:Referred to as the "Hub City" because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock's Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

About the Department and/or College

Accounting Services serves a vital role in Texas Tech University's scholarship and research mission. Our success is measured by our ability to partner with the campus community, provide innovative solutions, and guide our customers through decisions of resource allocation amid increasingly complex regulatory environment. Accounting Services strives for continued success by fostering a culture of sustainable excellence to promote stewardship of resources benefiting those we serve.

Accounting Services is seeking a talented individual to join its Cash Management Team. This position plays an important role in performing cash management operations for sponsored projects by managing cash inflows and outflows and ensuring university financial obligations are met by processing sponsor refunds and subaward payments. As cash management is a key component of business operations, an individual filling this role should possess a high level of attention to detail and thoroughness in their work.

Major/Essential Functions

1. Perform cash management operations for sponsored projects, including claiming incoming wires and process cash deposits, reconcile and maintain cash clearing fund, and submit cash entry to apply to sponsored project receivables; review and implement improvement in cash management operations.
2. Assist with collection efforts of sponsored project accounts receivable aging.
3. Ensure University financial obligations are met by processing sponsor refunds and subaward payments.
4. Assist the accounting team with documentation needs for sponsored project billings and a documentation needs for audits (internal or external).
5. Other duties as assigned (assist with sponsored project record retention, testing new and existing systems, other team projects, and maintain position desk manual).
6. Assist in completing strategic initiatives for Research Accounting in service to the goals & objectives of Accounting Services (AS) and the University.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and 1 year experience OR combination of education and experience to equal 5 years.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred qualifications: Business-related degree, CPA or candidate, CRA/CFRA/CPRA or candidate.

Preferred knowledge or skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel training or experience; Ability to identify problems, evaluate options and implement solutions; Ability to communicate effectively in writing for the needs of the audience; Experience in research administration (including Federal regulations and institutional policy); Experience working in TTU specific systems (Banner, FiTS, TechBuy, BRS, Cognos, etc.); Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Occasional Duties

Travel as needed for professional development.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Resume / CV

Optional Attachments

Professional License/Certification, Recommendation/Referral

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Hourly

Minimum Hire Rate

19.97

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Shift

Day

Schedule Details

M-F; 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Grant Funded?

No

Job Group

Business Professionals

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.