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Accountant II

Employer
Texas State University-San Marcos
Location
Texas, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Jan 27, 2023

Posting Information

Posting Information

Posting Number

2023317

Posting/Functional Title

Accountant II

University Pay Plan Title

Accountant II

Location

San Marcos

Department

Accounting Office

Recruitment Type

Open to All

Job Type

Full-Time

Monthly Salary

$3,750.00 - $3,951.59

Job Category

Exempt

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

  1. A minimum of eighteen semester hours in accounting from an accredited college or university;
  2. Financial accounting, reporting, and analysis experience, including the preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules;
  3. Reconciliation preparation experience including the ability to work with different file formats and reconcile them to accounting records;
  4. Knowledge of professional standards, financial reporting, and accounting theory;
  5. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail;
  6. Organizational skills;
  7. Ability to prioritize competing projects and consistently meet deadlines;
  8. Strong oral and written communications skills;
  9. Ability to work effectively and independently with all levels of staff and management;
  10. Extensive experience with and proficiency in Excel and automated accounting systems, including the ability to extract and work with large data sets.


Preferred Qualifications

  1. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in accounting or finance;
  2. Familiarity with governmental accounting and reporting guidelines;
  3. Familiarity with the Comptroller of Public Accounts financial reporting guidelines;
  4. Experience with an ERP system ( SAP, Banner, Peoplesoft);
  5. Experience with NACUBO accounting.


Job Description

The Accountant II – Financial Reporting & Analysis performs professional accounting functions directly related to the integrity of the university’s financial reporting, such as preparing moderately complex account reconciliations, resolving and correcting outstanding reconciling items through research, inquiry, and journal entries, ensures compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and other authoritative guidance as it applies to governmental accounting, performs duties according to established procedures, completes deadline-driven assignments related to the maintenance and analysis of various accounting and financial records, writes narratives to describe and support courses of action, and prepares periodic financial statements, journal entries, various ad-hoc reports, and on-demand analysis.

Job Duties
  • Responsible for the monthly journal entries, reconciliation, and analysis of a variety of accounts, processing stop payments, and the handling of and compliance with unclaimed property, including holder reports.
  • Review and analyze general ledger accounts for integrity as well as compliance with applicable principles, standards, guidelines, policies, and procedures.
  • Identify required adjustments and assist in the preparation of periodic financial statements.
  • Assist with the completion of the Annual Financial Report ( AFR ).
  • Prepare accounts receivable billings for other departments and components in the university system. Train other departments within the university on the use of the accounts receivable module.
  • Extract data and analyze financial transactions and reports.
  • Prepare spreadsheets to facilitate interpretation of data.
  • Prepare and submit various moderately complex journal entries in the university’s accounting system ( SAP ).
  • Work as a team member to facilitate cross-training and perform duties necessary for the effective operation of the department.
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 September and 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

01/27/2023

Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight)

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 cover letter.

Legal and Required Notices

Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, committed to inclusive thought and action in support of our diverse community. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups and all those who share our commitment to inclusivity and passion for the strength of our diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Texas State University is a tobacco-free campus. Smoking and the use of any tobacco product will not be allowed anywhere on Texas State property or in university owned or leased vehicles.

Texas State University is a member of the Texas State University System. Texas State University is an EOE .

Texas State is committed to increasing the number of women and minorities in administrative and professional positions.

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/41405
Applicant Document
Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
Optional Documents
  1. Unofficial Transcripts (all in one document)
  2. DD 214/DD1300
  3. Veteran's Preference
  4. Other Required Documents
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