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Waco, Texas, Senior Accountant/Accounting Manager, PPM Job Identification: 21439 Posting Date: 08/20/2026, 02:05 PM Job Schedule: Full time Locations: Waco, TX, United States Degree Level: Job Description: A humble college founded before Texas was a state, Baylor now stands as one of the premier institutions of higher education in the world. Baylor has continued to invest in research and doctoral education, both solidifying and elevating its unique status as a preeminent Christian research university. Baylor is among 187 R1 institutions, just 52 of which are private universities. Since 2011, Baylor has been named as one of the nation's ' Great Colleges to Work For '. Great Colleges to Work For is one of the country's largest and most respected workplace recognition programs. Each year, Great Colleges recognizes the colleges and universities that get top employee ratings regarding workplace practices and policies across 10 areas. This recognition is based on faculty and staff responses to a related annual survey. The survey, conducted by ModernThink, is a way for colleges and universities to gain a deeper understanding of how their employees experience and view various aspects of the institution. This continued recognition further affirms Baylor as a rewarding place to build a career. What We are Looking For To support the University's mission by ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting and accounting operations. This role is responsible for recording, reviewing, analyzing, and reconciling financial transactions in accordance with GAAP and University policies and external regulatory guidance. This position serves as a key accounting resource providing guidance to departments and contributing to process improvements, month-end, and year-end close, and financial reporting activities and is responsible for supporting the development and maintaining compliant solutions for the University's sponsored projects. A bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience are required. A master's degree is preferred. A CPA is required for the Accounting Manager level. The University reserves the discretion to hire at either level role. Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States. What You Will Do Coordinates the monthly Project Portfolio Management (PPM) subledger close process and ensures accurate and timely integration with the General Ledger Monitors and reconciles sponsored programs and faculty fund subledger activity to the General Ledger, ensuring the completeness, accuracy, and integrity of financial data Performs detailed reconciliations of assigned balance sheet accounts related to sponsored programs and faculty funds Researches discrepancies, coordinates corrective actions, and collaborates with stakeholders to resolve accounting issues affecting financial reporting and General Ledger accuracy Prepares and analyzes financial reports, supporting schedules, and accounting documentation related to sponsored programs and faculty fund activities Supports the preparation and submission of the University's Facilities & Administrative (F&A) Cost Rate Proposal and Fringe Benefit Rate Proposal, including compiling financial data, performing analyses, preparing supporting schedules, and ensuring compliance with applicable federal requirements and cost allocation methodologies Performs financial and variance analysis to support financial stewardship, strategic decision-making, and institutional reporting objectives Supports month-end and year-end close activities through financial review and account analysis Manages accounting oversight of sponsored programs, grants, contracts, cooperative agreements, and faculty fund projects within the Oracle Project Portfolio Management (PPM) system Reviews project and award structures established by campus partners to ensure financial activity is properly recorded, classified, and reported within the University's financial systems Evaluates project setup, funding structures, and accounting attributes to ensure transactions are accurately reflected in the General Ledger and comply with GAAP, University policies, and financial reporting requirements Serves as a subject matter expert for sponsored programs and faculty fund accounting within PPM Maintains current knowledge of GAAP, Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), sponsor regulations, and University policies impacting sponsored programs accounting Reviews financial transactions, project activity, and accounting processes to ensure adherence to accounting standards, internal controls, and institutional requirements Evaluates financial processes and identifies opportunities to strengthen controls, mitigate risk, and improve operational effectiveness Coordinates audit support activities, including preparation of schedules, supporting documentation, and responses to inquiries from auditors and regulatory agencies Provides consultative support to business officers, financial managers, and financial administrators Participates in process improvement initiatives, system enhancement efforts, and cross-functional projects to improve financial operations and reporting effectiveness Attends and facilitates meetings, training sessions, and professional development activities to maintain technical expertise Leads or contributes to special projects and performs additional duties in support of Compliance Services, the Controller's Office, and the University's mission 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 Baylor Benefits & Advantages . Explore & Engage Learn more about Baylor and our strategic vision, Baylor in Deeds . Also, explore our great hometown of Waco and the many opportunities to engage locally . If you are new to Central Texas, This is Waco ! About Us: Baylor University, a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, 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 complies with statutory Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity requirements. Baylor's full official Notice of Non-Discrimination may be read online. 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Huntsville, Texas, Requisition: 202600121S Occupational Category (Staff Positions Only): Technical/Para-Professional Hiring Salary: Monthly-Staff Department: Student Account Services General Requirements: High school graduate or G.E.D. equivalent. College or continued education courses in business and/or accounting desired. Experience handling cash preferred. Experience as a customer service representative, accountant, or other related field is desired. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered. Nature & Purpose of Position/Usual Duties: Performs entry-level specialist duties for Student Account Services. Primary Responsibilities (Staff Positions Only): Carries out all financial and Bearkat OneCard transactions between the University and students. Assists with interdepartmental business transactions. Assists in the receipt, disbursement and accountability of cash, checks, and payments received in Student Account Services. Analyzes financial accounts and communicates findings to students, parents, staff and faculty. Assists in producing the Bearkat OneCard and answering questions related to OneCard services. Provides customer support. Receives monetary items for payment of various accounts due. Receives and processes interdepartmental deposits. Produces receipts, reconciles cash drawer, and prepares bank deposits daily. Applies exemptions, waivers, and external scholarships. Analyzes financial accounts and communicates those findings. Provides customer support for Student Account Services which includes financial services as well as ID card services. May coordinate student staff member scheduling, training, and supervision. Assists in planning, developing, implementing, coordinating, and monitoring programs and services. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Irving, Texas, Description Summary: The Accountant Lead is responsible for preparing general ledger month-end journal entries in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, review of journal entries as assigned, and financial statement analysis relevant to their assigned functional accounting team. Functional Accounting Teams are as follows: Cash Accounting Fixed Assets Accounting Corporate Accounting Payroll Accounting Investments and Foundation Accounting Prepaid Asset, Deferred Revenue, and Notes Payable Accounting Inventory and Supplies Accounting Physician Guarantees and Physician Fees Accounting Purchased Services and Non-Patient Accounts Receivable Accounting Contract Labor and Utilities Accounting Joint Venture Accounting Intercompany Accounting, Allocations, and Eliminations Lease Accounting Technical Accounting Health Plan Accounting Physician Group Accounting Grant Accounting This job requires a strong understanding of United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP). The Lead Accountant should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the purpose of the journal entries they are recording to the general ledger, evaluate the appropriateness of the entry (including the GL accounts used and the financial statement line item classification), and explain the impact to the financial statements. The Lead Accountant will typically be assigned to areas of higher risk and more complex accounting within the functional accounting team. They are responsible for ensuring appropriate and relevant supporting documentation is attached to the journal entry. The Lead Accountant is responsible for evaluating the source of the information for their journal entries and asking appropriate followup questions to ensure documentation is appropriate. In some cases, appropriate support will include developing estimates of the current month activity based on financial analysis of historical data. The Lead Accountant is expected to develop an understanding of healthcare specific accounting issues relevant to the assigned functional accounting area. Previous healthcare experience is preferred but not required. The Lead Accountant is responsible for analyzing and providing variance explanations (from budget and trend) related to assigned areas. The Lead Accountant is responsible for completion of monthly balance sheet account reconciliations related to the assigned functional accounting area. The Lead Accountant reports directly to the Accounting Manager and is responsible for assisting their Accounting Manager with supervision and training of accountants on the assigned functional team. The Lead Accountant will be assigned lower risk areas to review journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations. The Lead Accountant is expected to function at a high level of accounting knowledge coupled with ability to direct others and give feedback on a daily basis as to work product. Overall performance evaluation is not the direct responsibility of this job; however, the expectation is for the Lead Accountant to provide specific and documented feedback on the work of the accountants to the Accounting Manager to be incorporated into performance evaluations of those Associates. The Lead Accountant is expected to assist the Accounting Manager in ensuring the team is meeting month-end close deadlines and communicating timely when any deviation from the close schedule is expected. The Lead Accountant should proactively look for ways to make our processes more efficient and maintain or reduce the overall close timeline. Timeliness, accuracy, and the ability to prioritize and meet critical deadlines are essential. The Lead Accountant is expected to lead efforts in improving processes for preparation of financial statements and related reports/schedules, ensuring reporting accuracy and building relationships throughout the System that achieve these goals. For each month-end close, the Lead Accountant will work with the Manager to accumulate and summarize variance analysis results for both the functional area and the Manager?s assigned regional responsibilities. The Lead Accountant will be responsible for assisting the Accounting Manager in preparing materials for and participating in month-end financial review calls with the regional CFOs. The job requires strong analytical skills and the ability to problem solve. Lead accountant will be required to review financial and non-financial information in various modules with in Infor CloudSuite relevant to their functional area, including but not limited to the following modules: GL, BI/FSM, Inventory, Purchasing, Fixed Assets, Cash, etc. as part of the research and review of financial statement variances. The Lead Accountant is responsible for assisting other teams across the System (both at the corporate office and at our facilities) with information requests related to the assigned functional area, as needed. The Lead Accountant is expected to work closely with other teams to resolve issues timely and to the satisfaction of all parties. The Lead Accountant is responsible for other projects, as assigned, which may include but are not limited to: research of GL transactions to understand the impact to the GL, process improvement projects, and assistance for the year-end external audit. The job requires excellent written and verbal communication skills. Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Prepare month-end journal entries in accordance with US GAAP, with complete and accurate supporting documentation. Independent analysis of applicable accounting guidance (FASB, AICPA, etc.) to guarantee the proper treatment of financial transactions and ensuring compliance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP). Perform variance analysis on assigned accounts to both budget and trend. Prepare month-end balance sheet reconciliations. Review month-end journal entries and account reconciliations prepared by accountants, as assigned. Provide feedback to accountants as necessary and ensure entries are appropriate and include appropriate documentation. Assist Manager with onboarding and training accountants. Assist Manager with accumulating and analyzing month-end variance analysis for assigned functional area and assigned regional responsibilties. Identify errors and research areas of concern. Communicate issues to Accounting Manager and provide potential solutions. Drive process improvements to ensure the team becomes more efficient. Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with other teams across the System (both at the corporate office and at our facilities). Support Senior Management, Regional and Corporate Associates with data requests and analyses. Job Requirements: Education/Skills Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent required. Experience 7 years of accounting experience required. General ledger accounting experience and Healthcare accounting experience preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications Candidates seeking CPA license preferred; some assistance available for those seeking licensing.   Work Schedule: 5 Days - 8 Hours Work Type: Full Time

Irving, Texas, Description Summary: The Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist Senior is responsible for executing critical tasks within the accounts payable function, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in financial transactions. This role requires extensive full-cycle accounts payable experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate with internal departments and external vendors. The Senior AP Specialist will play a key role in optimizing AP processes, resolving complex payment-related issues, and supporting financial integrity and operational excellence within the organization. Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Perform daily audits to validate completeness and accuracy of invoices. Foster a culture of accountability and demonstrate good teamwork through actions and job performance. Manage and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders by ensuring a timely response. Demonstrate strong customer service while upholding CHRISTUS Health's core values. Provide support for month-end close processes and projects. Ensure efficient operation and compliance with CHRISTUS policies, healthcare industry regulations (i.e., HIPAA), and internal controls. Coordinate and support internal and external audits. Collaborate with colleagues across departments to contribute to a positive work environment. Analyze exceptions and resolve internal/external stakeholder concerns. Utilize Excel and technology tools effectively to manage spreadsheets, financial software, and automation processes. Apply basic accounting knowledge to maintain accurate financial records. Adapt to process changes, system upgrades, and evolving business needs with a willingness to learn. Maintain confidentiality and integrity when handling sensitive financial information with professionalism and ethical responsibility. Manage time effectively to balance daily responsibilities, meet deadlines, and maintain efficiency. Effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Job Requirements: Education/Skills High School diploma or equivalent required. Business, Finance, or Accounting degree preferred. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) Bilingual (Spanish/English) is preferred Experience 3+ years of AP experience or related field is required. Healthcare experience is preferred. Infor/Lawson or other large ERP Systems. Previous ServiceNow exposure is a plus. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications The following professional certifications are preferred: APM (Accounts Payable Manager) CAPP (Certified Accounts Payable Professional) CAPA (Certified Accounts Payable Associate) CPA (Certified Public Accountant) APPM (Accredited Procure-to-Pay Manager)   Work Schedule: 8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday Work Type: Full Time

Houston, Texas, Description Summary: The Accounting Manager oversees and manages the accounting functions within the Congregation?s Finance Office, including financial statements, general ledger, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, and taxes. The Accounting Manager examines and analyzes a variety of financial statements and reports for completeness, accuracy, and compliance. A comprehensive knowledge of accounting concepts, practices and procedures is required. The Accounting Manager collaborates with staff to implement the CFO?s financial strategy, while constantly working toward improving processes and procedures. It is of the utmost importance that he/she keeps all information in a strictly confidential manner . Responsibilities: Supervises accounting staff members and delegates department tasks. Oversees the daily activities of the accounting department and ensures that all major projects and reports are completed accurately and on time. Reviews and analyzes financial statements to ensure accuracy and completeness. Ensures that all accounting processes align with GAAP. Maintains documented system of accounting policies and procedures. Assesses current practices and procedures and makes recommendations for improvements. Develops staff by managing performance, setting goals, and maintaining strong employee relationships. Works with external auditors to ensure annual audits are completed in a timely manner. Coordinates and prepares individual income tax returns for Sisters and IRS Form 1099-NEC?s for the Congregation. Updates and maintains the fixed asset database for the Congregation. Performs ad hoc analysis and projects as requested. Works with Finance Manager to execute domestic and international wire transfers. Works with Finance Manager to execute investment account transactions through the BNY NEXEN client portal. Collaborates with the Finance Manager to serve as the backup to the CFO in their absence.   Requirements: Educations/Skills: Bachelor?s degree in Business/Finance/Accounting required. Master?s degree in Business/Accounting preferred. Must be bilingual (English/Spanish) with ability to read and write Spanish. Knowledge of advanced accounting principles and practices. Must have strong prioritization skills and feel comfortable taking the initiative to deliver results. Excellent verbal and written communication skills across all levels of an organization. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with other financial systems. Experience: A minimum of seven (7) years of progressive accounting experience with a portion of it being in a supervisory role. Knowledge of tax filings for non-profit organizations is highly desirable. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications: Certified Public Accountant preferred.  Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, on-site Work Type: Full Time