• Job Description

  Req#: R-073244

  Job Title

  Financial Accountant III

  Agency

  Tarleton State University

  Department

  Accounting Services

  Proposed Minimum Salary

  Commensurate

  Job Location

  Stephenville, Texas

  Job Type

  Staff

  Job Description

  Tarleton State University is an energetic, comprehensive Carnegie R2 Doctoral University: High Research Activity, with the elective Community Engagement classification, and a new member of the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities. The Wall Street Journal ’s latest rankings have Tarleton State fifth among U.S. schools highly recommended by their students and recent alumni. Fall 2023 brought another all-time-high enrollment, outpacing many institutions nationwide. Our total of over 14,500 students is an increase of 10% from 2019, making Tarleton one of the fastest growing universities in Texas.

  Accounting team is looking to add Financial Accountant to their team. The Financial Accountant III under direction processes complex accounting and financial work, maintains accounting records, and prepares financial reports. Position work hours are Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm, or as work requirements indicate.

  Generally, work can be done off-site without loss of productivity and efficiency. Employees in these positions may request remote schedules/locations utilizing the AWL process. We expect that full-time remote work may be available in cases where such arrangements meet the operational needs of the department and benefit the department and the University.

  Responsibilities

  • 50% Reviews daily cash flow and prepares accounting entries for processing in the accounting systems. Classifies, codes, posts, and balances financial and accounting documents and records.

  • 25% Reconciles credit card clearing and GL accounts on a daily and monthly basis for accurate accounting

  • 10% Responsible for billing/collecting departmental accounts receivable on a monthly basis.

  • 10% Assists with the preparation of the Annual Financial Report and internal and external audits
    Performs complex accounting work to include recording, examining, and analyzing of financial records, documents, or reports. Audits accounting and financial documents for accuracy and completeness..

  • 5% Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

  Required Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • Four years of related experience.

  Preferred Education and Experience

  • Six years of related experience.

  • Experience in higher education using USAS, Banner, and FAMIS is preferred.

  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

  • Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.

  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

  Other Requirements

  Ability to apply rules and regulations in a complex environment. Ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).

  Salary

  Commensurate with experience

  The target base annual salary is $48,120 and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position. Tarleton State University offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. As part of the Tarleton family, the following benefits are also available to full time and qualifying part time employees:

  Educational Benefits - employee perks that help enrich, grow, and foster career and professional development:

  • Family Education Benefit (Tuition Scholarship) – scholarship opportunities for Tarleton employees, their spouses, or their dependents available after 6 months of continued full-time employment. Click the link to learn more about this incredible Texan benefit!

  • Doctoral Educational Assistance – Full-time budgeted employees at all A&M System Universities, Agencies, and System Offices are qualified for reimbursement of tuition and mandatory fees. Eligibility: This program is applicable to the pursuit of a first doctorate degree only to full-time, budgeted employees who have been in a position no less than 2 long semesters. Click the link for additional details!

  Employee Health, Wellness, and Financial Planning

  • Fully covered employee health insurance

    • Reimbursement of Insurance Premium Deductions! The State of Texas contributes to eligible employees’ insurance coverages as of the 1st day of the month following 60 days of employment in an eligible position. For those who elect coverage PRIOR to the first of the month after 60 days of employment, Tarleton State University will reimburse employees the State contribution towards health coverage during those first 60 days.

  • Dental insurance

  • Vision insurance

  • Retirement and Insurance programs

  Paid Leave

  Tarleton employees enjoy one of the greatest PTO packages in the area!

  • Paid sick leave

  • Holiday pay

  • Vacation

  • Longevity pay

  • Paid Birthday Leave – Tarleton State University awards all leave-eligible employees paid time off for their birthday!

  Other

  • Complimentary tickets to all Athletic and Performing Fine Arts events!

    • Tarleton Employees enjoy two complimentary general admission tickets for athletics and performing fine arts events on campus! Join Texan Nation on the bleachers or in the auditorium.

  • Employee Wellness Release Time

  • Staff Gym Membership Discount with Campus Recreation

  • and other Tarleton Discounts

  Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

  Application Procedure:

  During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via "Submit" action.

  Employment applications must include:

  • Completed online application

  • Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications

  • Curriculum Vitae or Resume

  • At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information

  Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

  All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

  Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

• About the company

  Tarleton State University is a public university with its main campus in Stephenville, Texas.

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