Senior Accountant

We are currently seeking a Senior Accountant who will advance the institution’s proud tradition of excellence in academics, student life and community service.
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 composed of 14 Centers of Excellence and numerous satellite centers that serve the diverse communities in the Greater Houston area by preparing individuals to live and work in an increasingly international and technological society.
HCC is one of the country’s largest singly-accredited, open-admission, community colleges offering associate degrees, certificates, workforce training, and lifelong learning opportunities 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: Osvaldo Gomez, Interim 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.