What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant I position at Texas State University?
Posting Information
Posting Information
Posting Number
2025400
Posting/Functional Title
Accountant I
University Pay Plan Title
Accountant I
Location
San Marcos
Department
Accounts Payable & Travel
Recruitment Type
Department Employees Only
Job Type
Full-Time
Funding Source
Permanent
Monthly Salary
$3,554.17-$4,354.20
Job Category
Non-Exempt
Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.
- Experience in processing invoices and reimbursements, including travel reimbursements for payment in accordance with policy.
- Experience in preparing and formatting Excel spreadsheets for preliminary reporting and transaction uploads.
- Experience in preparing journal entries and resolving vendor invoice or expense reimbursement discrepancies.
- Ability to clearly and effectively communicate policies and procedures (verbal and written).
- Ability to work as a team member.
- Ability to work independently including working with internal and external customers to resolve issues.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance, or related field.
- Experience using an ERP system (SAP).
- Experience with a data imaging system.
- Experience with governmental accounting including allocating expenditures to different funding sources.
Job Description
The Accountant I is responsible for processing and recording financial data, auditing and approving payments and vouchers, preparing documents, and monitoring departmental budget.
Job Duties
- Oversee and manage financial transactions and account reconciliations.
- Monitor accounts to comply with generally accepted accounting principles.
- Assist in identifying and resolving accounting system issues.
- Ensure internal and external reconciliation of university accounts.
- Assist in the preparation of complex financial reports and the department’s budget.
- Prepare Requests for Budget Change (RBCs) and monitor the department’s financial information. Verify account information against source documents.
- Audit and approve local payment vouchers.
- Provide payment information to staff, faculty, and vendors.
- May supervise staff employees when required.
- May suggest minor modifications to processes to enhance the department’s performance.
Additional Information to Applicants
Job Open Date
04/04/2025
Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight)
04/14/2025
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, cover letter, and list of references to your application.
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.
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, welcoming, and growing universities in the nation.
Salary : $3,554 - $4,354
