Senior Accountant
September 16, 2025Director of Operational Finance
September 17, 2025Job Description
Accounting Manager
Our client in College Station is looking for an Accounting Manager.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE
- Communication of complex numerical data.
- Technical proficiency with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Strong interpersonal skills that drive high integrity outcomes.
- Numerical analysis.
- Critical thinking and high level of accuracy in complex tasks and projects.
- Confidentiality.
ROUTINE DUTIES
- Oversee accounting processes and internal controls
- Identify issues and determine appropriate treatment under GAAP, working with guidance from CFO and Controller.
- Responsibility for general ledger preparation, entry records, discrepancy
identification, and reconciliation.
- Ensure accurate financial postings within Information Systems.
- Assist in timely preparation of all financial statements, reports, and records, including synthesizing information and compiling footnotes.
- Identify quarterly variances for inclusion in financial letter to Board of Directors.
- Oversee creation and communication of quarterly management reports.
- Partner with controller to ensure clean and timely year-end or other scheduled audits.
- As needed, assist internal audit with process flows and booking of financial items.
- Assist with complex accounting entries, such as investments, etc.
- Assist with tax and compliance filings and specialized reporting.
- Participate in full spectrum of AP and AR cycles.
- Work with banking system and oversees security of receipts through proper storage.
- Oversee signature authority, accounting processes, and internal controls.
- Maintain thorough understanding of financial reporting and general ledger structure.
- Maintain current Chart of Accounts.
- Review payroll details including approval, reconciliation, and posting.
- Oversee reporting requirements including 1099’s, Unclaimed Property, and requests from Texas A&M University.
- Ensure compliance with Finance Policy.
- Supervise non-exempt staff including certifying timecards.
- Ensure department workload is aligned to achieve the performance goals of the department and The Association, and that staff is sufficiently cross trained.
- Hire and train new employees, including understanding accounting and financial policies.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Required: Five or more years of accounting experience with additional two years of supervisory experience; Technical expertise with GAAP and internal controls; Two years of overseeing data integrity; Proficiency with accounting and financial information system platforms; Strong communication skills (written, verbal, and interpersonal); Experience handling multiple accounting projects simultaneously.
EDUCATION
Required: Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
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