Manager Accounting Cash - Financial Services

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Manager, Accounting - Cash

JOB SUMMARY

Performs highly professional tasks in the area of accounting and financial reporting. Requires an in-depth knowledge of principles and practices within a specific area of higher education accounting in accordance with GASB standards. Duties encompass reviewing and validating activity related to the University's cash accounts to ensure accuracy and integrity of the financial accounting data for reporting. Work is substantially complex and varied. Independent thought and judgement is required as well as personal initiative in completing required and assigned tasks. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Assistant Vice President, Controller through normal review of procedures and other internal controls. Performance evaluation is based upon completion of assignments and results obtained. The performance evaluation is conducted through the performance evaluation system and in accordance with the University Policies & Procedures.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to: Assistant Vice President, Controller

Supervises: No supervisory responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES - May include, but not limited to the following:

• Reviews and reconciles the University's cash accounts on a daily/monthly basis to help identify fraud in a manageable timeframe.
• Assists with ensuring that monthly GL account reconciliations are completed by Accounting team.
• Responsible for calculating the tuition deposit and designated set asides submission to the State.
• Assists in the preparation and reporting of information in the annual financial report.
• Assists with cash GL account clean-up related to Oracle Cloud implementation.
• Maintains accounting records utilizing the University accounting system.
• Performs general ledger account maintenance including preparing and posting journal entries to the general ledger.
• Audits accounts for accuracy and compliance with University, State and Federal entities.
• Acts as team lead to Accounting Team to assist with reconciliation training.
• Performs high volume, critical account reconciliations which directly impact University financial operations.
• Provides accountability for outstanding items and is responsible for resolving outstanding issues in a timely manner.
• Provides assistance to University employees in handling financial operating issues.
• Assists with preparation of routine and specialized financial reports.
• Assists with internal and external audits, organizing paperwork and making sure audits are finished on schedule.
• Ensures compliance with internal controls.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Performs a variety of clerical tasks, such as filing, proofreading and preparing correspondence.
• Collaborates in fulfilling internal requests for financial information.
• Performs other duties as requested.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related area with an emphasis in accounting. Graduate courses preferred. Additional job-related experience may substitute for the required degree on a year-for-year basis.

EXPERIENCE

Five years experience in accounting. CPA or CGFM preferred. Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge is qualifying.

REQUIREMENT

Regular and reliable attendance at the University during regular scheduled days and work hours is an essential function of this position.

All employees share the responsibility of maintaining information security and privacy requirements within the university by adhering to Federal and State regulations, and TWU Policies & Procedures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES - The following are essential:

• Working knowledge of office practices and methods.
• Ability to coordinate work with other employees, providing direct instruction or supervision as assigned.
• Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with staff, faculty, students and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally, by phone, in person and in writing.
• Ability to represent the department and University in a friendly, courteous and professional manner.
• Ability to use a personal computer and other office equipment, including university related software and email.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described in the Essential Duties and below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

The employee may be required to travel.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

All employees are responsible for maintaining an environment that is free from discrimination, intimidation, harassment, including sexual harassment. Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment.

SAFETY

TWU promotes a safe working environment. Employees are responsible for completing assigned tasks safely and efficiently. Supervisors are responsible for creating and maintaining a safe work environment. Employees must report any unsafe work conditions or practices, as well as any near-miss incidents, to their supervisor and Risk Management. Supervisors and employees should ensure that injury/accident reports are submitted to the Office of Human Resources and Risk Management within 24 hours of the incident.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Texas Woman's University strives to provide an educational environment that affirms the rights and dignity of each individual, fosters diversity, and encourages a respect for the differences among persons. Discrimination or harassment of any kind is considered inappropriate.

Texas Woman's University is committed to equal opportunity in employment and education and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, age, veteran's status, or against qualified disabled persons.

All positions at Texas Woman's University are deemed security sensitive requiring background checks.

If you are a male between the age of 18 and 25, federal law requires that you must be registered with the U.S. Selective Service System, unless you meet certain exemptions under Selective Service law. Under HB 558, enacted by the 76th Texas State Legislature, if you are currently of the age and gender requiring registration with Selective Service, but knowingly and willfully fail to do so, you are ineligible for employment with an agency in any branch of Texas state government. For additional information regarding registration or status, you can contact the Selective Service System at 847-688-6888 or www.sss.gov.