Accountant

Trinity University; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 56,009 - 70,012; Full time

Job summary

Trinity University in San Antonio, TX seeks a Staff Accountant to support the Endowment Accounting team. The role performs routine to moderately complex accounting work for the general ledger, prepares journal entries, reconciliations, and assists with month-end and year-end close and audits.

Responsibilities include preparing schedules, supporting financial reporting, interacting with various departments, and aiding internal controls and audit responses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience required.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles and general ledger systems.
• Proficiency in spreadsheets and accounting software.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to work in a team.
• Experience with Workday ERP is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare routine journal entries for asset, liability, revenue, and expense accounts by compiling and validating supporting financial data.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations and ensure subsidiary ledgers agree to the general ledger.
• Identify and resolve routine reconciling items using established procedures.
• Escalate complex issues to the Accounting Manager.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close and audit workpapers and schedules.
• Assist in preparing recurring financial reports and audit documentation; liaise with departments and auditors.

Skills

Accounting principles

General ledger

Spreadsheets

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Workday ERP

Job description

Job Family Group:

Staff

Department/Office:

Endowment Accounting

Time Type:

Full time

Compensation:

$56,009.70-$70,012.11

Please note, starting salaries are based on factors including internal equity, relevant experience, and education.

Exemption Status:

Exempt

Job Description:

Performs routine to moderately complex accounting work supporting the University's general ledger and financial reporting processes. Responsibilities include preparing journal entries, performing account reconciliations, and supporting month-end and year-end close activities and audits. Works under general supervision and follows established accounting procedures to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial records.

JOB DUTIES

• Prepares routine journal entries for asset, liability, revenue, and expense accounts by compiling and validating supporting financial data.
• Prepares monthly account reconciliations and ensures subsidiary ledgers agree to the general ledger.
• Identifies and resolves routine reconciling items using established procedures.
• Escalates complex, recurring, or unresolved accounting issues to the Accounting Manager.
• Assists with month-end and year-end processes, including preparation of assigned schedules and supporting documentation.
• Assists in preparation of recurring financial reports, and audit workpapers for annual financial statement and single audits. Serves as a liaison between the Business Office and various University departments and assists with questions and issues from respective departments.
• Responds to auditor inquiries for assigned items under direction of the Accounting Manager.
• Communicates with University departments to obtain documentation and resolve routine transaction questions.
• Ensures transactions are recorded in accordance with University policies and established accounting procedures. Assists in maintaining accounting internal controls by updating and documenting policies and procedures. Follows internal control procedures and accounting guidelines.
• Follows internal control procedures and accounting guidelines.
• Identifies and communicates opportunities for process improvement to the Accounting Manager.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Cooperates and collaborates with other employees in the spirit of teamwork and collegiality and interact with confidence, patience and integrity to provide professional leadership during emergencies.
• Complies with all Trinity University policies and guidelines.
• Performs other duties as required.

Education

Required: Bachelor's degree in Accounting from four-year college or university

Experience

Required: One to three years of accounting experience.

Experience (Preferred)

• Higher education experience
• Workday ERP experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of accounting principles and general ledger systems.
• Proficiency in spreadsheets and accounting software.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment.

Licenses/Certifications

None

Supervisory Responsibilities

No supervisory responsibility.

Decision Making

Work where procedures are of varied or diversified nature.

Budget Responsibility

No responsibility for budget, revenues, and/or expenditure authority.

Financial Responsibility

None