Assistant Director of Accounting

Posting Information

Posting Information

Posting Number

2023596

Posting/Functional Title

Assistant Director of Accounting

University Pay Plan Title

Asst Dir, Accounting

Location

San Marcos

Department

Accounting Office

Recruitment Type

Open to All

Job Type

Full-Time

Monthly Salary

Commensurate with experience

Job Category

Exempt

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

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited university or may substitute for a completed degree with 18 accounting hours credit plus relevant experience
• Progressive managerial experience including prioritization of workloads and handling of competing deadlines
• Financial accounting and reporting experience
• Experience with complex reconciliations of separate financial systems
• Ability to analyze and apply accounting theory to complex transactions
• Excel proficiency
• Attention to detail
• Experience with problem solving and analytical writing
• Ability to interpret existing and new federal, state, and local regulations and policies to ensure continued accounting and reporting compliance
• Ability to develop and maintain working relationships with internal and external customers

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with the Uniform Statewide Accounting System ( USAS )
• Certified Public Accountant
• 4 years of professional and progressive experience managing in a complex organization
• Accounts payable experience
• Knowledge of State Comptroller reporting requirements and guidelines
• Experience with investment accounting
• Experience with an ERP system ( SAP, Banner, PeopleSoft)

Job Description

Responsible for managing the university’s state appropriations, cash and investment accounting. Work involves, but is not limited to, oversight of daily payment processing, reconciliation between the university’s general ledger system and the Uniform Statewide Accounting System ( USAS ) and year-end work on the annual financial report ( AFR ).

Job Duties

• Manage and oversee the institution’s revenue appropriations and serve as the institutional liaison with the State Comptroller’s Office on accounting matters
• Review monthly reconciliations between the university’s general ledger system and the Uniform Statewide Accounting System ( USAS )
• Oversee bank reconciliations and investment accounting
• Participate in the monthly and year-end closing processes by preparing financial statements and reviewing the work of others
• Develop, monitor, and report key financial ratios and metrics
• Assist with the creation, deletion, and modification of elements in the university’s chart of accounts and financial statements.
• Interpret and implement federal, state, system, and university policies and regulations
• Design and document internal control procedures
• Oversee requests for financial information to all auditors, both internal and external.
• Research and resolve financial reporting issues
• Provide necessary training and technical assistance to staff
• Make hiring decisions and conduct annual staff performance evaluations
• Other duties as assigned
• Some evening and weekend hours are necessary, with significant amounts during August through October for preparation of the Annual Financial Report and year-end close-out.

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

05/30/2023

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., You will be required to electronically attach a transcript.

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/42552
Applicant Document
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Unofficial Transcripts (all in one document)

Optional Documents

1. DD 214/DD1300
2. Veteran's Preference
3. List of References

Supplemental Questions

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