Accountant II

Hamilton-Ryker; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking an Accountant II for a temporary role at Texas State University. This position involves financial reporting, reconciliation processes, and collaboration on the Annual Financial Report. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in financial accounting. The role offers a pay rate of $18.00-24.00 per hour and is based in San Marcos, Texas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 12+ hours of accounting coursework required.
• Previous financial accounting and reporting experience is necessary.
• Must have strong knowledge of reconciliation processes.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile capital asset management system and general ledger accounts.
• Track and report construction costs by project funding sources.
• Prepare spreadsheets and periodic financial statements.

Skills

Financial accounting

Reconciliation preparation

Excel proficiency

Problem-solving ability

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related major

Tools

Automated accounting systems

Job description

Priority Personnel is hiring an Accountant II for a dept at Texas State University. Position is temporary for a couple of month but could be longer and possibly turn into a temp to hire position.

Pay rate: $18.00-24.00/hour

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri/8am-5pm (Some evening and weekend hours are necessary, with peak amounts of overtime during August through October for preparation of the Annual Financial Report and fiscal year-end close-out.)

Job Duties:

• Reconcile the capital asset management system and corresponding general ledger accounts in accordance with state property guidelines;
• Track and report construction costs by project and funding sources;
• Maintain records related to bond proceeds and draws;
• Follow capital project life cycle from initial project request to classification as a final asset;
• Perform the monthly, quarterly and annual close process relating to capital assets;
• Review and analyze general ledger accounts for integrity as well as compliance with applicable principles, standards, guidelines, policies, and procedures;
• Identify necessary adjustments, prepare and submit various moderately complex journal entries;
• Extract data, analyze financial transactions and reports;
• Prepare spreadsheets, periodic financial statements and reports;
• Participate in monthly expense review meetings;
• Assist with the completion of the Annual Financial Report (AFR) in accordance with governmental GAAP and the state Comptroller’s AFR Reporting Requirements;
• Work as a team member to facilitate cross-training and perform duties necessary to the effective operation of the department.

Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Accounting, Finance or a related business major with 12 or more hours of accounting coursework;
• Twelve hours or more in accounting coursework from an accredited four-year college or university plus qualifying experience described below. Experience may substitute for the required education on a year for year basis;
• Previous experience with Financial accounting, reporting, and analysis experience including the preparation of financial statements or supporting schedules;
• Previous experience with Reconciliation preparation experience including the ability to work with different file formats and reconcile them to accounting records;
• Knowledge of professional standards, financial reporting and accounting theory;
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to prioritize competing projects;
• High level of problem-solving ability;
• Extensive experience and proficiency in Excel and automated accounting systems; including the ability to extract and work with large data sets.

Apply online at prioritypersonnel.com