Accountant IV

Texas State University; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 78,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Work-life balance resources

Professional development

Inclusive community

Retirement plan

Job summary

Texas State University in San Marcos, TX is seeking an Accountant IV to oversee state appropriations, cash, and investment accounting, and to coordinate daily payment processing and year-end reporting for the AFR. This role ensures compliance with governmental GAAP and Texas requirements, and interacts with the State Comptroller's Office on accounting matters.

Candidates should have a bachelor's in accounting, strong financial reporting experience, proficiency in Excel, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited United States university or may substitute with 18 accounting credit hours plus relevant experience.
• Financial reporting and accounting experience.
• Experience with complex reconciliations of separate financial systems.
• Ability to analyze and apply accounting theory to complex transactions.
• Proficient in Excel including an attention to detail.
• Experience with problem solving and analytical writing.
• Ability to interpret existing and new federal, state, and local regulations and policies to ensure continued accounting and reporting compliance

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the institution's revenue appropriations and serve as the institutional liaison with the State Comptroller's Office on accounting matters
• Review monthly reconciliations between the university's general ledger system and the Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS)
• Oversee bank reconciliations and investment accounting
• Participate in the monthly and year-end closing processes by preparing financial statements and reviewing the work of others
• Develop, monitor, and report key financial ratios and metrics
• Interpret and implement federal, state, system, and university policies and regulations
• Design and document internal control procedures
• Research and resolve financial reporting issues
• Provide necessary training and technical assistance to staff
• Assist with hiring decisions and conduct annual staff performance evaluations
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Financial reporting

Excel proficiency

Analytical writing

Problem solving

Regulatory interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

USAS

Workday

SAP

Banner

Job description

San Marcos, TX

Texas State University

Accountant IV

Posting Number: 2026763

Location: San Marcos

Department: Financial Reporting

Recruitment Type: Open Recruiting

Job Type: Full-Time

Monthly Salary: $6,608.27

Job Category: Exempt

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited UnitedStates (U.S.) university or may substitute for a completed degreewith 18 accounting credit hours plus relevant experience;
• Financial reporting and accounting experience;
• Experience with complex reconciliations of separate financialsystems;
• Ability to analyze and apply accounting theory to complextransactions;
• Proficient in Excel including an attention to detail;
• Experience with problem solving and analytical writing
• Ability to interpret existing and new federal, state, and localregulations and policies to ensure continued accounting andreporting compliance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with the Uniform Statewide Accounting System(USAS)
• Certified Public Accountant
• 4 years of professional and progressive experience managing ina complex organization
• Knowledge of State Comptroller reporting requirements andguidelines
• Experience with investment accounting
• Experience with an ERP system (Workday, SAP, or Banner)
• Ability to develop and maintain working relationships withinternal and external customers

Job Description:

Performs advanced, professional accounting functions that supportthe integrity of the university's financial reporting andaccounting operations. Responsible for state appropriations, cashand investment accounting activities, including oversight of dailypayment processing, reconciliation of financial data between theuniversity's general ledger and the Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS), and participation in year-end financial reportingfor the Annual Financial Report (AFR). Ensures compliance withgovernmental GAAP, State of Texas requirements, and otherapplicable accounting standards and regulations.

Job Duties:

• Manage and oversee the institution's revenue appropriations and serve as the institutional liaison with the State Comptroller's Office on accounting matters
• Review monthly reconciliations between the university's general ledger system and the Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS)
• Oversee bank reconciliations and investment accounting
• Participate in the monthly and year-end closing processes by preparing financial statements and reviewing the work of others
• Develop, monitor, and report key financial ratios and metrics
• Interpret and implement federal, state, system, and university policies and regulations
• Design and document internal control procedures
• Research and resolve financial reporting issues
• Provide necessary training and technical assistance to staff
• Assist with hiring decisions and conduct annual staff performance evaluations
• Other duties as assigned

Additional Information to Applicants:

CANDIDATES MUST CLEARLY INDICATE HOW THEY MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION. THE ONLINE APPLICATION FORM MUST BE COMPREHENSIVE AND COMPLETED IN ITS ENTIRETY, INCLUDING WORK HISTORY. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION OF CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION.

Some evening and weekend hours are necessary, with significant amounts during August through October for preparation of the Annual Financial Report and year-end close-out.

Job Open Date: 08/28/2026

Job Close Date: 10/12/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Normal Work Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Normal Work Hours Start: 8:00AM

Normal Work Hours End: 5:00PM

Legal and Required Notices:

Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I-9 at all times during their employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications.

About Texas State and San Marcos:

Texas State University is an emerging research institution located in the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in the Texas State University System and one of the 75 largest universities in the country, with over 38,000 students and approximately 4,000 faculty and staff.

Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over 50,000 people located about half way between Austin and San Antonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and the stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charm of the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activities throughout the year.

Why work @ Texas State?

• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
• Great professional development opportunities: choose from a variety of workshops, training, online learning and even access educational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academic courses
• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off campus
• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you'll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.