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Posting Number: 2019412
Posting/Functional Title: Accountants and Auditors
University Pay Plan Title: Accountant II
Location: San Marcos
Department: Accounting Office
Recruitment Type: Open to All
Job Type: Full-Time
Monthly Salary: $3,400 - $3,625
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, plus experience with financial accounting, reporting and analysis
2. Knowledge of professional standards, financial reporting, and accounting theory.
3. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to prioritize competing projects.
4. High level of problem-solving ability.
5. Ability to consistently meet deadlines.
6. Strong oral and written communication skills.
7. Ability to work effectively and independently with all levels of staff and management.
8. Extensive experience with and proficiency in Excel.
9. Demonstrated knowledge of automated accounting systems.
10. Ability to extract and work with large data sets.
11. Reconciliation preparation experience.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Experience with governmental accounting.
2. Experience with the preparation of financial statements or supporting schedules.
3. Familiarity with NACUBO financial accounting and reporting guidelines.
4. Experience in processing transactions and reports in Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS).
5. Experience with an ERP system (SAP, Banner, Peoplesoft).
6. One year of experience with financial accounting, reporting, and analysis.
Job Description
Perform professional accounting functions directly related to the integrity of the University's financial reporting;
Coordinate the interaction between the University's accounting system (SAP) and the Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS);
Ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and other authoritative guidance as it applies to governmental accounting;
Perform duties according the established policies and procedures;
Complete deadline driven assignments related to the maintenance, analysis and reporting of various accounting and financial records;
Write narratives to describe and support courses of action; and
Prepare periodic financial statements, moderately complex account reconciliations, journal entries and various ad-hoc reports and on-demand analysis.
Job Duties
Responsible for the monthly reconciliation and analysis of a variety of accounts, primarily related to state appropriations;
Review and analyze general ledger accounts for integrity as well as compliance with applicable principles, standards, guidelines, policies, and procedures;
Identify required adjustments;
Extract data, analyze financial transactions and reports;
Prepare spreadsheets and graphs to facilitate interpretation of data;
Prepare periodic financial statements;
Assist with the completion of the Annual Financial Report (AFR);
Prepare and submit various moderately complex journal entries in the University's accounting system (SAP) and the Uniform Statewide
Accounting System (USAS); and
Work as a team member to facilitate cross-training and perform duties necessary to 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 05/17/2019
Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight) 05/31/2019
Open Until Filled No
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 AND COVER LETTER TO YOUR APPLICATION.
Legal and Required Notices
Texas State University, to the extent not in conflict with federal or state law, prohibits discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, veterans' status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
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 at 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 professional development opportunities: choose from a variety of workshops, training, online learning and even access educational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academic courses
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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https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/25263
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