University Accountant

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title
University Accountant

Position Type
Staff

Job Description

The University Accountant is responsible for managing financial transactions, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring compliance with institutional policies and regulatory requirements. Key duties include preparing financial reports, reconciling accounts, processing invoices and payroll, assisting with budget preparation, and supporting audits. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards. The University Accountant collaborates with various departments to ensure financial accuracy and efficiency in university operations.

Essential Duties Summary

Major Responsibilities:

1. Preparation of audit work papers for the annual audit.

2. Analyze and update fixed assets.

3. Prepare year end Athletics Analysis report for budget/Athletic Fund usage and remaining budget balances.

4. Journal entry preparation

5. Periodic reporting

6. Endowed Funds, Endowed Scholarships and Flow- thru scholarships:
? Update scholarship financial worksheet and reconcile to general ledger.
? Calculate and provide to Financial Aid an estimate for future year awarding.
? Coordinate with Development office on time of eligibility to spend earnings on Endowed funds and award Endowed Scholarships.
? Maintain files for scholarships and endowed funds.
? Prepare year end endowment reports for Donor Relations' use in Endowment reporting to Donors.

7. Reconcile Development's 5-year report to general ledger on a monthly basis.

8. Invoicing for McMurry Miscellaneous Accounts Receivable and departmental billings.

9. Work with Dual Credit Academy team to prepare and record payments on invoices
10. Monitor and transfer funds through the Cash Management banking system. This includes recording and transferring financial aid funds, making payroll and other cash transfers or wires for daily operations.

11. Report on a daily basis the current cash position to the Controller and V.P. of Financial Affairs and Administration.

12. Deposit and prepare journal entries for any money received other than student account payments

13. Maintain bank account, pay joint interest billing, and deposit funds received for oil runs.

14. Monitor departmental budgets and funds available/spent for projects

15. Authorize expenditures by check and credit cards

16. Registration renewal for school vehicles and maintain related documents.

17. When the Controller is absent, the University Accountant will perform some of their duties as specified by the Controller.

18. Assist in drawdowns for Grants Account Office.

19. Check signing.

20. Set up and maintenance of Chart of Accounts.

21. Upkeep of permanent files.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting required. 2-3 years previous equivalent accounting experience.

Minimum Required Education
Bachelor's degree

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting; previous experience working in an accounting office on a university campus.

Physical Demands

Special Conditions for Eligibility

Salary

EEO Statement

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action
McMurry University is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the university community and prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, disability or veteran status, in employment or the provision of services, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation is also prohibited pursuant to University policy.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
AS951P

Number of Vacancies
1

Desired Start Date
04/14/2025

Posting Open Date
03/01/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled

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