Accountant

Job Summary

This position performs advanced professional accounting functions to ensure the accuracy and integrity of Sul Ross State University’s financial reporting in compliance with state and system-wide standards under the Texas State University System (TSUS). Responsibilities include preparing and reconciling general ledger and subsidiary accounts, posting journal entries, and ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and state requirements through the Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS). The role supports grant accounting, assists with monthly and annual financial statements, and contributes to process improvements for efficiency and compliance. Additional duties include analyzing complex financial data, preparing statutory reports, and providing cross-training and backup support within the finance team. This position reports to the Controller and plays a key role in supporting the financial operations of the university, including Alpine and Rio Grande College campuses.

Essential Job Functions

• Ensure compliance with GAAP, TSUS policies, and state reporting requirements through accurate reconciliations and journal entries in Banner and USAS.
• Prepare monthly and annual financial statements and statutory reports, supporting grant accounting and university-wide financial operations.
• Analyze complex financial data and prepare ad-hoc reports, spreadsheets, and narratives to support decision-making and maintain the integrity of financial records.
• Evaluate and improve accounting processes by reviewing existing procedures, recommending efficiency enhancements, and ensuring compliance with university and system policies.
• Provide cross-training and backup support to team members and conduct internal and external training sessions as needed.

Minimum and Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, or a related business major with 18 hours or more or accounting coursework or a combination of education, experience and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.
• Five or more years’ experience in a managerial accounting position with an emphasis on fund accounting or experience.
  

• Master's in business administration or a related business major field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPS).

Supplemental Information

• In-depth knowledge of GAAP, governmental accounting standards, and compliance requirements for state and university financial systems. (Banner and USAS).
• Advanced skills in account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statement preparation.
• Proficiency in Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement abilities.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
  

Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.