Accountant I

Description

Job Summary

As part of the Financial Services department, the Accountant I plays a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the University’s financial records. This position is responsible for performing professional accounting work, including financial analysis, reconciliations and journal entries. The Accountant I will also assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and fixed asset tracking. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with strong analytical skills to support monthly and yearly financial reporting, ensuring compliance with state and institutional financial policies.

Essential Job Functions

• Financial Reconciliation & Reporting

• Reconciliation of general ledger and trial balance to include cash balance determination as well as from the system of record to secondary systems

• Journal Entry Creation

• Create and process journal entries accurately and in a timely manner.

• Accounts Receivable and Payable

• Monitor and manage accounts receivable and accounts payable transactions.

• Fixed Assets – annual physical inventory and tagging

• Assist in maintaining accurate fixed assets and inventory lists.

Minimum and Desired Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related Business field

Desired Qualifications:

• One year of business experience.
• One year of ERP experience.

Supplemental Information

Key Competencies:

• Familiarity with MS Excel & Word & Outlook.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
• Effective Communication skills

Physical

Requirements

• Able to lift 25 lbs and be able to perform a variety of physical tasks including lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, stair climbing and walking between buildings.

• Job Conditions:Duties are typically performed within the Plummer Administration Building. Standard business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with occasional extended hours based on reporting deadlines.

• Special Note: We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.

Who We Are:

• Home to more than 18,000 students, Lamar University is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 120-degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals. Lamar University strives to educate leaders, demonstrate excellence in student learning and career readiness, and pursue research with relevance.

• Lamar University is committed to fostering an environment of teamwork where all students, faculty, and staff can learn, work, and become a part of our community.

Benefits

• Health, dental & vision insurance

• Life insurance

• State of Texas Retirement plans

• Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependents

• Paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays

• To see more information about the available benefits, please visit: Benefits - Lamar University

• Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer

• Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

• This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas

Education

• Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

• 01

• Do you have a bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related Business field (or higher)?

• Yes

• No

• Required Question