Senior Accountant

Job Title

Senior Accountant

Agency

Texas A&M University - Victoria

Department

Finance

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Victoria, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Performs complex professional accounting work involving recording, analyzing, reconciling, and monitoring local and state funds and transactions in accordance with federal, state, and university guidelines.
Responsibilities:

• Reviews and reconciles complex accounts, including the university’s operating and disbursement account and state appropriations; researches discrepancies and issues; provides accounting and technical guidance to other university departments for the resolution of reconciling items.
• Supervises the university’s banking operation, and serves as campus liaison with TAMUS Banking for banking transactions and reporting.
• Reviews and analyzes bank transaction data; communicates with university departments to ensure bank transactions are properly recorded; and researches and resolves issues.
• Calculates weekly tuition deposits to the State Treasury, calculates Texas Public Educational Grant (TPEG) transfer amounts, and prepares periodic tuition split comparisons.
• Supervises staff in the preparation of general ledger entries for online store and point of sale revenues, and the sales tax return; coordinates security for point of sale banking application, including user accounts and access privileges.
• Prepares state accounting entries in compliance with accounting policy statements and fiscal policies and procedures; reviews state transaction data; and monitors fund balances.
• Assists the Manager, Financial Reporting with the preparation of fiscal year-end journal entries and reports.
• Gathers and prepares statistical data for management analysis.
• Reports unclaimed property to the State Comptroller annually.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field and (3) years related experience or equivalent combination of education and recent related experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Broad knowledge of the federal, state accounting regulations and university accounting procedures
• Excellent analytical skills to monitor and reconcile accounts and prepare financial reports and statements
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact with the university community, state agencies, and vendors
• Excellent written communication skills and ability to compose own correspondence and reports
• Excellent organizational skills to maintain accurate accounting records
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment and act upon decisions within scope of delegated authority

Required Attachments: Resume, Cover Letter

 

Starting salary for this position is $4,040.18 monthly and is negotiable depending on education and experience.

A Closer Look at A&M-Victoria

Texas A&M University-Victoria is a dynamic destination institution serving Texas and the world and is dedicated to providing every student with educational and leadership opportunities to become a successful professional and an engaged global citizen. Innovative educational activities challenge students to make meaningful connections between their learning and their lives in a complex world. A&M-Victoria promotes economic development and advances the quality of life through teaching, research, and service excellence.

At Texas A&M University-Victoria, we are driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence.

As a next-generation university, we redefine the boundaries of higher education, creating opportunities for students from all backgrounds to excel. Our unwavering focus on student success and research innovation sets us apart, positioning A&M-Victoria as a model for universities of the future.

Our History

Since our establishment in 1973, we have grown into a vibrant institution with a reputation for academic excellence and a dedication to student success. At Texas A&M University-Victoria, our history is a testament to our commitment to providing quality education and fostering academic achievement.

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