Senior Treasury Accountant

Senior Treasury Accountant

Job Identification: 16385

What We're Looking For

The Senior Treasury Accountant reports to Assistant Vice President - Treasury and assists by analyzing and processing large dollar transactions and complex reconciliations related to the University's bank accounts and exercises judgment to determine disposition of discrepancies. Prepares bank account daily activity report and assists with the daily bank summary prepared for the Treasurer. Records, examines, and analyzes financial transactions; computes financial data; analyzes and prepares reports; monitors accounts; reviews financial transactions for accuracy and conformance with established standards and procedures; and serves as an accounting resource. The Senior Treasury Accountant also assists with debt related reporting, both internal and external, and provides support in this area as needed.

A Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, plus five years of related experience and an active Christian Faith is required. A CPA license or working towards a CPA license is required; Master's degree is preferred.

A combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of the degree requirement.

Work is based in Waco, TX., with the potential for a hybrid work arrangement on a case-by-case basis as coordinated with manager.

Additional Preferred Attributes include:

• Excellent analytical skills and proficiency in financial software

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, and thrive in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to multitask and prioritize workload

• Excellent analytical skills and proficiency in financial software

• Comprehensive learner

• Superior attention to detail

• Strong business acumen, organizational and time management skills

• Great collaboration and customer services skills

• Maintains discretion and the highest professional standards while working with confidential information

• Experience in higher education/not-for-profit, federal/state government.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

What You Will Do

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare, analyze, and research large dollar/complex bank account reconciliations by review of general ledger accounts for comparison to bank statements. Coordinate journal entries with the staff in Student Accounts, Office of Sponsored Programs, and various campus departments to ensure the University's cash balances are properly reported in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

• Prepare financial analyses and reconciliations of accounts related to banking and debt related activities, and coordinate correcting entries, as needed. Research discrepancies and review transactions for timeliness, accuracy and conformance with GAAP and established procedures.

• Maintain an updated working knowledge of and compliance with University policies and procedures and accounting/bookkeeping guidelines that relate to treasury transactions, to include but not limited to banking transactions and debt.

• Prepare analyses, reports and suggest improvements to internal controls, policies and procedures related to recording, reporting, and reconciling treasury related activity in the University's books and records.

• Review and monitor daily bank statements for deposits from external agencies/businesses and distribute information to appropriate staff for recording in the University's financial system.

• Prepare routine and non-routine journal entries to related to treasury activity. Use experience and judgment to identify and correct errors.

• Participate in the University's annual external and internal audits.

• Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor's mission

• Ability to comply with University policies

• Maintain regular and punctual attendance

What You Can Expect

As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family's wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to https://www.baylor.edu/hr/index.php?id=949184

About Us:

Baylor University is a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Baylor is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor’s commitment to equal opportunity and respect of others does not undermine the validity and effect of the constitutional and statutory protections for its religious liberty, including, without limitation, the religious organization exemption under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the religious exemption to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, among others.Baylor encourages women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply. EEO/M/F/Vets/Disabled

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