Accountant IV
Job Posting for Accountant IV at Texas State University
Posting Information
Posting Information
Posting Number
2023285
Posting/Functional Title
Accountant IV
University Pay Plan Title
Accountant IV
Location
San Marcos
Department
Accounting Office
Recruitment Type
Open to All
Job Type
Full-Time
Monthly Salary
$6,172.51
Job Category
Exempt
Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.
EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Accounting, Finance, or a related business major with 18 hours or more of accounting coursework;
OR
- 8 hours or more of accounting coursework with qualifying experience as described above. Experience may substitute for the required education on a year for year basis.
EXPERIENCE
1. Recent progressively responsible experience in journal entry preparation and review, and financial accounting and reporting;
2. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills;
3. High level of problem-solving ability;
4. Extensive experience with and proficiency in Excel;
5. Demonstrated knowledge of automated accounting systems;
6. Knowledge of professional standards, financial reporting, and accounting theory;
7. Ability to extract and work with large data sets;
8. Ability to consistently meet deadlines and to prioritize competing projects;
9. Strong oral and written communication skills;
10. Supervisory experience; and,
11. Ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and management.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Experience with governmental accounting;
2. Certified Public Accountant (currently licensed);
3. Experience with an ERP system (SAP, Banner, PeopleSoft or USAS);
4. Experience with grant assignments;
5. Experience with capital asset accounting and reporting;
6. Familiarity with NACUBO terminology and reporting guidelines;
7. Experience with automated reporting tools (data warehouse);
8. Graduate degree in Accounting; and,
9. Minimum of five (5) years of recent progressively responsible experience in financial accounting.
Job Description
Perform advanced, professional accounting functions directly related to the integrity of the university’s financial reporting; ensure compliance with governmental GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) and other authoritative guidelines; support departmental planning and staff development; provide technical assistance to staff, supervise and coordinate deadline-driven assignments; prepare monthly and annual financial statements, account reconciliations, journal entries, and various ad-hoc reports; and propose updates to written procedures or process changes as needed to increase efficiency or compliance.
Job Duties
- Ensure accurate and timely reporting in accordance with professional standards, Federal, State, and university policies and procedures;
- Provide supervision and guidance to others; conduct annual staff performance evaluations;
- Review and verify the accuracy and appropriateness of journal entries, reconciliations, and a variety of other accounting reports and financial statements;
- Support month-end and annual fiscal close by performing allocations and preparing journal entries and financial statements; prepare a variety of statutorily required reports;
- Manage accounts receivable billings and advance process enhancements; manage accounting and reporting for construction projects, bond issues and related debt service;
- Oversee and participate in the preparation of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA);
- Account and report for a variety of business units as needed; extract data, analyze financial transactions and reports; prepare spreadsheets and graphs to facilitate interpretation of data;
- Conduct or manage special projects and develop or recommend accounting methods and procedures; prepare technical accounting position papers; develop and maintain written policies and procedures; identify changing requirements for management information needs;
- Review account structure; interact with and provide information for internal and external auditors; develop complex, non-standard, financial reports and statements; perform other 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. APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPREHENSIVE AND COMPLETED IN ENTIRETY. 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
01/13/2023
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.
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