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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