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Waco, Texas, Senior Accountant/Accounting Manager Job Identification: 20671 Posting Date: 06/18/2026, 09:04 PM Job Schedule: Full time Locations: Waco, TX, United States Degree Level: Bachelor 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 The Senior Accountant/Accounting Manager will support the mission of the University 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. 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 fixed assets and capital projects. A bachelor's degree and three years of experience are required. A master's degree and five years of experience are preferred. A CPA is required for the Accounting Manager level. A valid US Driver License with a clear driving record of at least two years is required. Must be able to travel outside of the state of Texas. The University reserves the discretion to hire at either level role. Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a Full-Time basis. What You Will Do Manages lifecycle activities of capital assets and capital projects, including maintaining property, plant, and equipment (PP&E) records and systems Evaluates expenditures for proper capitalization, supports the capitalization process, and collaborates with Facilities Management to track and manage capital project financials within Oracle and ensuring data accuracy across systems Monitors and reconciles project balances and ensures alignment between subledgers and the General Ledger while assessing financial impact on budgets and cash flow Serve as a subject matter expert for the capital project and fixed asset subledgers within the Oracle financial system Prepares, analyzes, and records routine and non-routine journal entries to support accurate and timely month-end and year-end close processes Processes and reviews Project Portfolio Management (PPM) System subledger transactions and ensures proper integration with the General Ledger Performs ongoing detailed reconciliations of Fixed Assets, capital projects, and other balance sheet accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness, and integrity of financial data Research discrepancies, coordinates adjusting entries, and reviews transactions for timeliness, appropriate chart of accounts coding, and compliance with GAAP and University policies Maintains current knowledge of GAAP, financial regulations, and University policies to ensure compliance Reviews transactions for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to accounting standards and internal controls Prepares and analyzes monthly and annual financial statements and supporting schedules Coordinates audit support activities, including preparing audit schedules and responding to inquiries Ensures all financial reporting meets institutional requirements and regulatory standards At the manager level, provides training, supervision, and mentorship to staff and student workers Serves as a key resource to departments by offering consultative support on accounting, financial processes, and policy interpretation Participates in committees, cross-functional initiatives, and process improvement efforts Attends and/or facilitates meetings, training sessions, and professional development activities to maintain expertise Performs financial and variance analysis and evaluates the financial impact of current and future capital expenditures to support strategic decision-making Supports the development of annual budgets and financial forecasts related to depreciation, amortization, and capital projects Leads or contributes to special projects Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor's mission and the Controller's Office 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: 202600022ES Hiring Salary: Yearly-Administrative Department: Associate Controller - Financial Reporting General Requirements: Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance, or related field required. Master's degree or Certified Public Accountant ( CPA ) license preferred. Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in research administration, post-award management, or sponsored projects accounting or in a related field. Demonstrated leadership experience with a proven record of team building, staff development, and fostering a culture of service. Additional education may be considered in lieu of experience. Nature & Purpose of Position/Usual Duties: Performs complex and highly advanced managerial work providing direction and guidance in the strategic and operational leadership of the university's post-award administration of sponsored projects, ensuring sponsored projects are managed with excellence throughout their life cycle while serving faculty with integrity, accuracy, and responsiveness, and partnering with researchers, administrators, and external sponsors to remove administrative barriers, safeguard compliance, and empower the pursuit of research. Primary Responsibilities (Staff Positions Only): Provides vision, leadership, and direction for all post-award functions, ensuring alignment with the university's research growth goals. Leads, mentors, and develops staff to build a culture of service, accountability, and continuous improvement. Fosters strong partnerships with Pre-Award, Compliance, Finance, and other key stakeholders to create a seamless research support environment. Serves as a primary resource for faculty and research administrators on financial management of sponsored projects. Promotes a customer service culture that prioritizes timely, accurate, and proactive support. Communicates complex regulations and financial requirements in clear, faculty-friendly language. Oversees the full life cycle of post-award activities, including award setup, budget management, invoicing financial reporting, effort certification, and closeout. Ensures compliance with federal (Uniform Guidance), state, system, and sponsor regulations. Manages risk through timely reconciliations, proactive monitoring, and corrective actions when necessary. Establishes policies, procedures, and internal controls that ensure strong financial stewardship of sponsored funds. Coordinates audits and review with internal and external entities, ensuring accurate and timely responses. Stays current on regulatory changes and sponsor requirements, translating them into effective institutional practices. Partners with Pre-Award to improve transition between pre- and post-award and create a unified, faculty-centered research support model. Identifies opportunities to streamline processes, leverage technology, and reduce administrative burden on faculty. Serves as a bridge between researchers and administrative unites, ensuring clear communication and resolution of issues. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Richardson, Texas, Posting Number: S07088P Job Description: The Tax Accountant reports to the Tax Compliance Manager and is responsible for the analysis, record keeping, payments, and reporting functions related to federal and state tax compliance. Responsibilities also include pension fund reconciliation and reporting, the completion of an annual UBIT analysis and private use survey, and communicating with tax authorities and individuals. Performs reconciliation and reclassification of payroll tax, benefits and pension liability accounts. The Tax Accountant analyzes and ensures the timely and accurate completion of tax related documentation and ensures full integration of the status determination into procurement and payroll processes according to applicable university, state, and federal standards.

Dallas, Texas, Job Summary The Senior Accountant serves as a key contributor to the organization's financial reporting, audit, compliance, and strategic finance functions. This role performs advanced accounting and financial analysis while supporting enterprise-wide reporting, public bond disclosures, audited financial statements, debt compliance activities, and executive leadership initiatives. The position is responsible for managing multiple recurring reporting cycles and deadlines, including supporting the issuance of more than 24 annual audits, preparing quarterly public bond disclosures, coordinating debt-related compliance reporting, and producing over 40 monthly financial reports used by executive leadership for strategic decision-making. In addition, the role responds to ad hoc financial analyses, transaction support requests, and executive presentations requiring rapid turnaround and exceptional attention to detail. This position plays a critical role in driving process improvement and automation initiatives by leveraging advanced technology solutions, including Excel, Power Automate, Python, and emerging automation tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability across financial operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong public accounting and/or public audit experience, exceptional technical accounting expertise, and a passion for continuous improvement. Essential Functions of the Role Works collaboratively across finance, treasury, legal, compliance, operational departments, and outsourced service providers to support enterprise financial reporting and compliance requirements. Prepares and coordinates quarterly public bond disclosures, including advanced financial disclosures, compliance reporting, continuing disclosure agreements, and review coordination with Legal, Treasury, and executive leadership. Supports the issuance and review of 24+ annual audits across multiple reporting cycles, ensuring accuracy, completeness, consistency, and compliance with current accounting standards and regulatory requirements. Reviews audited financial statements and related disclosures to ensure alignment with newly issued accounting pronouncements, regulatory guidance, and enterprise reporting standards. Produces and analyzes more than 40 monthly financial reports within compressed reporting timelines to support executive leadership, operational leaders, and strategic decision-making. Prepares advanced monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages, including Board of Directors reporting, Audit and Compliance Committee reporting, and executive leadership presentations. Coordinates and prepares more than 10 annual debt-related compliance letters and supporting documentation required for bond compliance and regulatory reporting. Performs advanced accounting research involving complex accounting transactions, technical accounting issues, mergers and acquisitions, financing transactions, and new accounting guidance implementation. Develops accounting position papers, technical accounting memorandums, and supporting documentation for significant accounting conclusions. Identifies, evaluates, and resolves complex accounting, reporting, compliance, and internal control issues while recommending process improvements and operational efficiencies. Supports due diligence activities, strategic transactions, financing activities, and special projects as assigned. Creates executive-level presentations, financial analyses, dashboards, and ad hoc reports in response to senior leadership requests. Leads and participates in process improvement initiatives during lower-volume reporting periods to improve efficiency, accuracy, controls, and reporting capabilities. Utilizes advanced technology solutions including Excel, Power Automate, Python, financial reporting systems, and other automation tools to streamline manual processes and develop scalable reporting solutions. Assists with the preparation of financial schedules and disclosures required for public bond offerings and other financing transactions. Communicates complex accounting, financial reporting, and compliance matters effectively to senior leadership, auditors, treasury teams, legal counsel, and other stakeholders. Key Success Factors Public accounting firm and/or public audit experience strongly preferred. Advanced knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Demonstrated ability to research, interpret, and apply GAAP to complex accounting transactions. Experience supporting audits, financial statement preparation, and regulatory reporting. Strong understanding of debt compliance reporting, public bond disclosures, and financial statement disclosures. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, data analysis, financial modeling, and reporting automation. Experience with automation tools such as Power Automate, Python, Power BI, Alteryx, or similar technologies preferred. Ability to identify automation opportunities and implement technology-driven process improvements. Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including presentation development for executive audiences. Ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Strong project management and organizational skills. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams. High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and professional judgment.   About Us Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well. Our Core Values are: We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart. We never settle by constantly striving for better. We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve. We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.   Benefits Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include: Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% Tuition Reimbursement PTO accrual beginning Day 1 Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level. Belonging Statement We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported. Qualifications Education Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required. Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration preferred. Experience Minimum of 2 years of progressive accounting, auditing, financial reporting, or public accounting experience required. Public accounting and/or external audit experience strongly preferred. Experience supporting financial statement audits, debt compliance reporting, and technical accounting research preferred. Certification / License / Registration Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required   

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