Accountant II at Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas

Job Description:

Posting Number:

2025211

Posting/Functional Title:

Accountant II

University Pay Plan Title:

Accountant II

Location:

San Marcos

Department:

Financial Reporting

Recruitment Type:

Open to All

Job Type:

Full-Time

Funding Source:

Permanent

Monthly Salary:

$4,230

Job Category :

Exempt

Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.:

• A minimum of 15 hours or more in accounting coursework from an accredited college or university. Relevant accounting experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.


• Progressively responsible experience in accounting and financial statement preparation including knowledge of automated accounting systems and professional standards.


• Excel proficiency including use of formulas and strong problem solving skills.


• Experience with complex reconciliations including extracting and working with large data sets.


• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to prioritize competing projects.


• Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university.


• USAS (Uniform Statewide Accounting System) experience including processing transactions and reporting functions.


• Certified Public Account.


• Governmental GAAP accounting experience.


• Experience with the preparation of financial statements or supporting schedules.


• Experience with an ERP system (SAP, Banner, Peoplesoft).

Job Description:

Texas State seeks an experienced accountant with a background in account reconciliations and financial reporting. The Accountant II works in two systems: the university's integrated general ledger accounting system and the Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS). The position also monitors and reconciles USAS state appropriations to ensure data integrity and complete financial reporting. Prepares periodic financial statements, moderately complex account reconciliations, journal entries and various ad-hoc reports and on-demand analysis. Prepares schedules and completes entries for the Annual Financial Report and State Pass-Through Coordination.

Job Duties:

• Reconcile monthly appropriation activity and balances between the two systems.


• Identify required adjustments, prepare, and submit journal entries both in the integrated accounting system and USAS.


• Ensure payments and reimbursement requests are processed promptly and correctly in compliance with state statutes and expenditure code assignments.


• Review and analyze general ledger accounts for integrity as well as compliance with applicable principles, standards, guidelines, policies, and procedures.


• Assist with the completion of the Annual Financial Report (AFR) entries, notes or schedules.


• Prepare spreadsheets and graphs to facilitate interpretation of data.


• Ensure procedures and supporting documentation is maintained.


• Work as a team member to facilitate cross-training and perform duties necessary to the effective operation of the department.


• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Information to Applicants:

CANDIDATES MUST CLEARLY INDICATE HOW THEY MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION. THE ONLINE APPLICATION FORM MUST BE COMPREHENSIVE AND COMPLETED IN ITS ENTIRETY, INCLUDING WORK HISTORY. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION OF CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION.
Some evening and weekend hours are necessary, with peak amounts of overtime during August through October for preparation of the Annual Financial Report and fiscal year-end close-out.
Candidates should be prepared to bring a certified academic transcript if called for an interview.

Job Open Date:

12/18/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Normal Work Days:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Normal Work Hours Start:

8:00AM

Normal Work Hours End:

5:00PM

Posting Notices:

You will be required to electronically attach a resume., You will be required to electronically attach a cover letter.

Legal and Required Notices:

Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.


Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Why work @ Texas State? :

* Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
* Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
* Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
* Great training and development opportunities: choose from a variety of classroom and online course offerings, learning resources, certifications, and employee educational support programs.
* An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
* Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions




By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you'll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.

Quick Link:

https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/50582

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