Chief Analyst - Accounting Services

Extended Job Title

Chief Analyst - Accounting Services

Org Level 1

Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr

Org Level 7

201111 - Accounting Services Lbk

Position Description

Performs specialized analytical duties in the operation and maintenance of assigned area. Responsibilities include collecting, analyzing and developing data relative to area, making recommendations and assisting in implementation of projects. Work is performed under general supervision with latitude for independent judgement in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Requisition ID

32936BR

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Pay Grade Maximum

Salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills.

Major/Essential Functions

As a member of the TTUHSC Accounting Services team, this position is responsible for managing departmental personnel and/or business processes to oversee TTUHSC restricted funds including grants, gifts, endowments and plant funds.

This position is a direct report to the Associate Managing Director – Restricted Funds and must have outstanding written and verbal communication skills, computer software skills, problem solving skills and the ability to analyze and organize information related to institutional restricted funding. The ideal candidate will have a skillset in accounting and/or finance 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.

Functions of the position include:

• Assist with management of grant post-award process to include grant billings, sub-recipient monitoring, cost transfers, and financial reporting.
• Submission of federal LOC, PMS, and FSR reports
• Assist with fund set-up related to restricted funds for grant oversight according to institutional policies
• Assist Associate Managing Director with communication and collaboration with departmental administration and Principle Investigators (PIs) related to the management of restricted funds based on institutional policies and procedures
• Perform routine analysis of financial data 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 and analyze various reports related to AFR, research, gifts and endowments, and plant funds.

Grant Funded?

No

Pay Grade Minimum

Salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills.

Pay Basis

Monthly

Schedule Details

Mon - Fri --- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Work Location

Lubbock

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Texas Higher Education experience in a financial setting
• Experience in governmental/fund accounting
• Experience using Cognos or other similar data querying/reporting tools
• Knowledge of Banner finance system
• Experience in preparing and interpreting financial reports
• Experience with grant management and related federal and state regulations, including Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (2 CFR 200)

Campus

HSC - Lubbock

Department

Accounting Services Lbk

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Resume / CV

Job Type

Full Time

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 the Human Resources website.

Job Group

Business Professionals

Shift

Day

EEO Statement

As an EEO/AA employer, the Texas Tech University System and its components will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required plus five years progressively responsible related experience.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Jeanne Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. You can locate this report through our website at: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx.