Posting Information

Posting Number2024723

Posting/Functional TitleAccountant

University Pay Plan TitleGrant Coordinator

LocationAustin

DepartmentTexas Justice Court Training Center

Recruitment TypeOpen to All

Job TypeFull-Time

Funding SourceGrant

Monthly Salary$5,000

Job CategoryExempt

Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.

• Knowledge of general accepted accounting principles, budgetary practices and processes, and financial reporting.

• High level of problem solving ability

• Proficient in QuickBooks accounting, Excel skills to review and formulate financial reports, Windows PC and skilled in the use of Microsoft Office software including Word, and Outlook.

• Demonstrated critical thinker with excellent organizational skills.

• Ability to learn quickly in a fast paced environment, work independently as well as in a team environment.

• Ability to prioritize competing projects and consistently meet deadlines; strong attention to detail and time management skills.

• Ability to extract and work with large data sets, create intermediate to complex spreadsheets.

• Provide consistent accurate information regarding the management of the financial condition of the program

• Good verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent customer service with both internal and external constituents

• Occasional travel to meetings or conferences

• Ability to develop grants and proposals, manage financial variance to budget and report to grantor.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in finance, accounting, business or closely related field.

• Specific experience with an accounting database such as SAP .

• Grant funded program accounting.

Job Description

Responsible for the performance of financial accounting activities to ensure compliance with GAAP , grant conditions, federal & state rules and regulations; establish budgetary and forecast projections, monitor daily financial activities, identify budget variance and report monthly financial income and expense report to management.

Job Duties

• Prepare financial reports/forecast projections for management; Budget and Oversight committee and grantors.

• Develop and prepare financial budget for operating accounts.

• Reconcile and generate monthly reports.

• Manage financial activity and create income/expense worksheets.

• Reconcile hotel master folio to program certified list & bid contract, create spreadsheet to list variances and changes, prepare recap worksheet and payment approval. Determine funding source based on contractual grant conditions.

• Prepare and validate travel reimbursement requests, make copies, distribute for approval, email to appropriate department for payment processing, record transaction to associated funding account.

• Prepare purchase requisition and supporting documentation. Check for completeness.

• Reconcile end of fiscal year close-out on grants and private accounts. Ensuring accurate and timely reporting according to grant conditions.

• Perform periodic audit reports.

• Provide or attend Board and/or Planning Committee Meetings.

• Communicate with Vendors, AR external customers; various University departments.

• Perform other duties necessary for the effective operation of the Training Center as directed by the Executive Director or Associate Director.

Additional Information to Applicants

Job Open Date07/30/2024

Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight)09/13/2024

Open Until FilledNo

Normal Work DaysMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Normal Work Hours Start8:00AM

Normal Work Hours End5:00PM

Posting NoticesYou will be required to electronically attach a resume and cover letter 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.

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.

Quick Linkhttps://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/48281

Applicant Document