Senior Accountant
Job Description
Job Summary
The Senior Accountant is responsible for all aspects of accounting and financial reporting for assigned area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, general ledger maintenance, journal voucher postings, the periodic reconciliation of accounts and the attendant resolution of reconciling items, general ledger interface with subsidiary systems, Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) research, financial analysis and audit worksheet preparation.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Perform subsidiary ledger maintenance, collection of funds transactions, financial aid accounting, periodic financial reports, student financial transactions, financial aid collection of funds, Federal, State, and grant contract accounting, all aspects of accounting support for construction programs, forecasting of cash requirements, preparation of the Annual Financial Report and audit schedules in compliance with OMB Circular 133 and the State of Texas Single Audit Circular.
Support and interface with budget authorities, management, customers, service providers, and all staff levels on accounting matters, and the supervision of accounting staff members as assigned.
Controls proper cut-off of all assigned transactions on an ongoing basis, and prepares a final accounting of transactions where required.
Generates all fiscal reports required by management and if applicable by federal state regulation and/or contract covenant.
Monitors, accounts for, and administers the payment of assigned transactions such as student book purchases, tuition and fees, student aid checks, debt service and construction programs.
Provide direct accounting and reporting support to budget managers and their staff as required.
Reconcile and correct all reconciling items of all assigned accounting transactions on an ongoing basis.
Perform other duties, tasks and assignments as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
- CPA or MBA highly preferred
- 5 years Accounting experience required; including three (3) years working with General Ledger Maintenance
Licensing & Certification
- Valid Texas Driver License
Special Skills
- MS Office Programs
- Knowledge of PeopleSoft
- Budget Management
Competencies
- Delivering High Quality Work
- Accepting Responsibility
- Serving Customers
- Supporting Organizational Goals
- Driving Continuous Improvement
- Acting with Integrity
- Thinking Critically
- Managing Change
- Communicating Effectively
Working Conditions
General office. Must be able to perform all job requirements with or without reasonable accommodations; remain in a stationary position during shift; move items weighing up to 25 pounds; position self to operate job equipment; apply established protocols in a timely manner. Must access, input and retrieve information from technology devices; communicate with others to accomplish job requirements. May be required to work after hours to include weekends and holidays.
SECURITY SENSITIVE: This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215
The Organization
Houston Community College (HCC) is an open-admission, public institution of higher education offering a high-quality, affordable education for academic advancement, workforce training, career development and lifelong learning to prepare individuals in our diverse communities for life and work in a global and technological society. We’re proud to say that 98 percent of our graduates step into a job in their field of study immediately upon graduation. One of the largest community colleges in the nation, HCC has served the Greater Houston area for over four decades. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and the Schools Commission on Colleges, we offer 300+ associate degree and certificate programs to 75,000+ students across 13 Centers of Excellence and online each semester. We are proud to be No.1 among all community colleges in the nation in providing associate degrees to minorities and No.1 in educating international students, with 10.4 percent of our student population from outside the USA. Our vision is to become the Employer of Choice in support of our mission for Student Success by attracting, retaining and motivating the best employees.
The Team
Play a central role at HCC as you keep our everyday operations running like clockwork. You’ll get the chance to make things happen and work closely with inspiring leaders across different parts of the institution. Whether your role is supportive, administrative, financial or something else, you’ll be part of a dynamic team that not only provides HCC students with cutting-edge academic and career tools, it also takes care of its people.
Location
Houston is a city with limitless possibilities:
- Fourth-largest city in the U.S. and home to 54 Fortune 500 companies, second only to New York City’s 55.
- 145 languages are spoken here.
- Overall after-taxes living costs are 5.6 percent below the average for all 308 urban areas recently surveyed.
- Houston is a major-league sports town, and don’t forget the annual Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.
- The weather is great! Mild winters ensure that outdoor activities can be enjoyed year-round.
- World-renowned medical care. The Houston metro area has long been known for its first-rate health care system, with many Houston area hospitals consistently ranking among the nation’s top institutions.
- With over 150 museums and cultural institutions in the Greater Houston area, museums are a large part of Houston’s cultural scene.
- Houston is the Culture & Culinary Capital of Texas with more than 7,500 restaurants and eating establishments covering 60+ cuisines.
If this sounds like the role for you and you’re ready to join an amazing team, please apply right away.
EEO Statement
Houston Community College does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran’s status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
David Cross, Director EEO/Compliance, Title IX Coordinator
Office of Institutional Equity
PO Box 667517
Houston TX, 77266
713 718.8271 or Institutional.Equity@hccs.edu
HCC values its employees and their contributions, promotes opportunities for their professional growth and development, and provides a positive working and learning environment that encourages diversity, innovation and creativity, and inclusion.
Individuals with disabilities, who require special accommodations to interview, should contact (713) 718-8565.
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