Job Details

Financial Manager - State Appropriations Management

Position Number: 6128704
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Business - Finance

Financial Manager - State Appropriations Management
Lubbock
40719BR
Accounting Services

Position Description
Manages a section in Accounting Services; coordinates activities of personnel to carry out departmental objectives related to assigned funding sources and/or systems management to include interpretation and compliance of relevant regulations, policies and procedures.

Major/Essential Functions

Direct, coordinate, and evaluate the activities of personnel engaged in the management of appropriation accounting.
Assist in oversight of responsible funds and appropriation management by performing compliance reviews and edit checks to monitor accounting records for accuracy. Assist with audits (internal or external) when needed.
Contribute to the development and implementation of institutional policy and procedure and campus-wide training programs for university staff. Contribute to the development, testing and implementation of automation projects including Dynamic Forms, Cognos reports, RPA, Power BI and IT applications.
Assist in establishing university funds specific to appropriations and perform fund and appropriation close-out procedures, as necessary. Monitor & maintain funds including proactive communication with university departments and fund and organizational managers as issues develop, assistance as needed in processing fund transactions, and all other items as applicable. Monitor and maintain appropriations including proactive communications with central offices such as Payroll, Budget and Payment Services and the Texas State Comptrollers Office's assigned Appropriation Control Officer.
Ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial data in the Uniform State Accounting System (USAS) including reconciliations to Banner balances, payroll and benefit reconciliations, set up and maintenance of appropriation data, and processing other required transactions and reports related to state appropriations as assigned including but not limited to the Method of Finance, SORM payment, Binding Encumbrance reporting, tuition remittances, USAS/ABEST reconciliation, bond reimbursements, transfers between components, and related annual AFR entries.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a job related field plus five years' experience related to the assigned area; OR a combination or education and/or related experience equal to nine years.

Preferred Qualifications

Accounting degree or business-related degree with accounting/finance related work experience. CGFM certification is helpful.
Knowledge or skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel experience; Ability to identify problems, evaluate options and implement solutions; Ability to communicate effectively in writing for the needs of the audience; Experience performing complex reconciliations; Experience with appropriation accounting and/or the Texas Uniform State Accounting System (USAS).

Special Instructions to Applicant

Minimum Hire Rate
4186.00

To apply, visit workattexastech.com

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