Accountant

Trinity University; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity University in San Antonio, TX is seeking an accounting professional to support the general ledger and financial reporting. You will prepare routine journal entries, perform reconciliations, and assist with month-end and year-end close activities and audits.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in accounting and 1–3 years of accounting experience; Workday ERP experience is preferred. Strong detail, analytical, and teamwork skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting from a four-year college or university.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience.
• Preferred: Workday ERP experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepares routine journal entries for asset, liability, revenue, and expense accounts.
• Prepares monthly account reconciliations and ensures subsidiary ledgers agree to the general ledger.
• Identifies and resolves routine reconciling items using established procedures.
• Escalates complex issues to the Accounting Manager.
• Assists with month-end and year-end close processes and audit workpapers.
• Serves as liaison between the Business Office and university departments.

Skills

GL principles

Spreadsheets

Accounting software

Analytical skills

Verbal & written comms

Teamwork

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Higher education experience

Tools

Workday ERP

Job description

Job Summary

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.

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 statements 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.
• 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.
• Interacts 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 and Experience

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from a four‑year college or university.
• Preferred: Higher education experience.
• Required: One to three years of accounting experience.
• Preferred: 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

Works where procedures are of varied or diversified nature.

Budget Responsibility

No responsibility for budget, revenues, or expenditure authority.

Financial Responsibility

None.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Trinity University is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal opportunity for employment and advancement of all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any status protected by Federal, State, or Local Laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer – Disability and Veteran

Trinity prohibits harassment and discrimination based on protected status, including sexual harassment and sexual misconduct. Any person may report discrimination, sexual harassment and sexual misconduct online or by contacting Interim Trinity’s Title IX Coordinator, Michaela Postell. You may also report in person or by mail addressed to her at One Trinity Place, Northrup Hall 210, San Antonio, TX 78212.