What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant III position at Texas State University?
Posting Information
Posting Information
Posting Number
2025303
Posting/Functional Title
Accountant III
University Pay Plan Title
Accountant III
Location
San Marcos
Department
Sponsored Programs
Recruitment Type
Open to All
Job Type
Full-Time
Funding Source
Permanent
Monthly Salary
$4,893.50
Job Category
Exempt
Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.
- Read and interpret contracts and award terms, laws, regulations and policies and procedures for compliance.
- Strong math and communication skills.
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Knowledge of financial operations, laws, and terms.
- Strong computer skills.
- Ability to design, analyze and prepare financial reports.
- Ability to prepare complex invoicing with the appropriate documentation support.
- Ability to monitor expenditures and accounts receivable activity with strong analytical skills.
- Skill in researching and reviewing institutional and sponsored program questions.
- Skill in prioritizing a high-volume workload.
Preferred Qualifications
- Enterprise administrative system experience.
- Experience in sponsored program award administration.
- State of Texas experience in Finance.
- State of Texas experience at an institution of higher education.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or Accounting.
- Certification in CRA, CGFM or other.
- Research administration in higher education.
Job Description
Performs complex professional accounting work involving the application of a comprehensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices to the resolution of a wide variety of complex accounting problems. This position may have primary responsibility for a segment of the General Accounting operation or a specialized complex area.
Job Duties
- Develop complex, non-standard financial reports and statements requiring interpretation and difficult analysis.
- Research complex problems, identify changing requirements for management information needs.
- Perform complex financial reviews and other fiscal procedures, reviews, account structures &/or reports, and automated accounting systems.
- Recommend changes and/or solutions.
- May train and supervise lower-level professional and clerical accounting staff.
- Prepare complex journal entries and reconciliations.
- Identify &/or potential problems and take actions(s) to correct.
- Prepare complex financial statements &/or reports, including special projects.
- Read and interpret laws, regulations and policies and procedures for compliance.
- Provide technical assistance to resolve complex accounting problems for GAO staff and others.
- Advise and guide staff with student and accounting problems.
- Analyze existing policies and procedures and make recommendations for changes to policies/procedures for accounting systems(s).
- Analyze complex financial data and reports and make recommendations based on analysis.
- Research and prepare information to aid systems analysts in preparing specifications for financial reports needed by General Accounting and university personnel.
- Attend meetings, seminars, staff developments and training sessions.
- May have primary responsibility for daily supervision of a segment of the
- General Accounting Office, a specialized complex area, or an audit follow-up and compliance.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Additional Information to Applicants
Job Open Date
02/18/2025
Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight)
03/07/2025
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 letter of recommendation 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 : $4,894
