Accountant II
- Employer
- Texas State University
- Location
- San Marcos
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- Institutional & Business Affairs, Business & Financial Management
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
1.Twelve hours or more in accounting coursework from an accredited college or university plus qualifying experience as described below.
2.Knowledge of professional standards, financial reporting, and accounting theory.
3.Organizational skills, ability to prioritize competing projects, and consistently meet deadlines.
4.High level of problem-solving ability and strong attention to detail.
5.Strong oral and written communication skills.
6.Ability to work effectively and independently with all levels of staff and management.
7.Extensive experience with and proficiency in Excel.
8.Demonstrated knowledge of automated accounting systems.
9.Ability to extract and work with large data sets.
10.Reconciliation preparation experience.
1.A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Accounting, Finance, or a related business major with 12 or more hours of accounting coursework.
2.Experience with governmental accounting GAAP requirements.
3.Certified Public Accountant (currently licensed)
4.Experience with the preparation of financial statements or supporting schedules.
5.Familiarity with state Comptroller AFR Reporting Requirements and/or state property accounting guidelines.
6.Familiarity with NACUBO financial accounting and reporting guidelines.
7.Experience with capital asset accounting.
8.Experience with an ERP system (SAP, Banner, Peoplesoft, or USAS).
9.One year of experience with financial accounting, reporting, and analysis.
Responsible for ensuring the proper recording, auditing, reconciliation, and reporting of financial transactions in compliance with governmental GAAP.
Job Duties•Reconcile the capital asset management system and corresponding general ledger accounts in accordance with state property guidelines;
•Track and report construction costs by project and funding sources;
•Maintain records related to bond proceeds and draws;
•Follow capital project life cycle from initial project request to classification as a final asset;
•Perform the monthly, quarterly and annual close process relating to capital assets;
•Review and analyze general ledger accounts for integrity as well as compliance with applicable principles, standards, guidelines, policies, and procedures;
•Identify, substantiate and document required adjustments;
•Prepare and submit various moderately complex journal entries;
•Extract data, analyze financial transactions and reports;
•Prepare spreadsheets and graphs to facilitate interpretation of data;
•Participate in or lead monthly expense review meetings;
•Prepare periodic financial statements and reports;
•Assist with the completion of the Annual Financial Report (AFR) in accordance with governmental GAAP and the state Comptroller’s AFR Reporting Requirements;
•Work as a team member to facilitate cross-training and perform duties necessary to the effective operation of the department.
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 Date09/14/2020Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight)10/12/2020Open Until FilledNoNormal Work DaysMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, FridayNormal Work Hours Start8:00AMNormal Work Hours End5:00PMPosting NoticesYOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO ELECTRONICALLY ATTACH A COVER LETTER.Legal and Required NoticesTexas 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.
• 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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Organization
Texas State University seeks candidates whose professional background includes embracing a diversity of people and ideas, a spirit of inclusiveness, a global perspective, and a commitment to community-building. As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution, we are especially interested in applicants who share a commitment to equity, and the high-quality education of students from historically underserved and systematically marginalized communities. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
About Texas State University
Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.
Students at Texas State choose from 98 undergraduate, 91 master’s and specialists, and 14 doctoral programs offered by 10 colleges (Applied Arts, The Emmett and Miriam McCoy College of Business Administration, Education, Fine Arts and Communication, Health Professions, Honors, Liberal Arts, Science and Engineering, The Graduate College, and the University College). With a diverse campus community including 50% of the student body from ethnic minorities, Texas State is one of the top 13 producers of Hispanic baccalaureate graduates in the nation. In fall 2019, there were 1,470 full-time faculty and 2,286 full-time staff. Research and creative activities have led to growing success in attracting external support. For FY 2019, Texas State had an annual operating budget of over $724 million. Texas State’s Research and Development expenditures for FY 2018 were more than $64 million. The Alkek Library has more than 3.1 million titles in its collection. Additional information about Texas State and its nationally recognized academic programs is available at www.txstate.edu.
Mission
Texas State University is a doctoral-granting, student-centered institution dedicated to excellence and innovation in teaching, research, including creative expression, and service. The university strives to create new knowledge, to embrace a diversity of people and ideas, to foster cultural and economic development, and to prepare its graduates to participate fully and freely as citizens of Texas, the nation and the world.
Locations
Texas State's San Marcos campus is located in a growing community of 63,000 people in the Austin Metropolitan Area. Located in the Texas Hill Country, where blackland prairies roll into beautiful hills, Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and the stately cypress and oak trees on the campus add to the charm of the university’s picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides recreational activities for students throughout the year.
The Texas State Round Rock Campus is located north of Austin in Round Rock, TX. The Round Rock Campus offers the junior and senior level classes to complete a bachelor’s degree, graduate degrees, post baccalaureate certification, and continuing education programs. The university's vision for Round Rock is to continue to offer quality academic programs that meet the workforce needs of Texas, especially focusing on academic programs that appeal to working adults, and to serve as a hub of health professions research and education.
Some positions may require teaching on the main campus and at the Texas State University Round Rock Campus.
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.
Texas State University is a member of The Texas State University System.
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.
- Website
- http://www.txstate.edu/
- Telephone
- 512-245-2111
- Location
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601 University Drive
San Marcos
Texas
78666
United States
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