Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Salary

46,827.00 - 60,875.00 Annually

Location

Beaumont, TX

Job Type

Full-Time Staff

Job Number

202600571

Home Org

Development

Opening Date

10/21/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Exempt

Description

Benefits

• Questions

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Foundation’s Director, responsible for the management of all gifts received by the Foundation including proper documentation, coding, and accounting data entry. Also manages disbursement requests related to endowments and funds managed by the Foundation which includes reviewing documentation, coding and issuing checks through accounting software. Must have strong communication skills to work with internal and external constituents.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepares all accounting records and processes for donations and disbursements within the MIP and Millennium software systems, working with Sr. Accountant for monthly reconciliations of all entries.
• Assists Sr. Accountant with adherence to all Foundation accounting compliance requirements, including proper coding of all accounting transactions.
• Under supervision of Foundation Director communicates with university account managers, deans, and executives as needed, managing requests for financial/historical data and providing monthly reports.
• Manages donor receipts for gifts processed through Foundation.
• Work effectively and efficiently with university gift processing team.
• Responsible for reconciliation of data and funds from annual giving day.
• Other duties, responsibilities and projects as assigned by Foundation Director of Sr. Accountant
• Other duties may be assigned to this position on a regular or occasional basis to respond to the needs of the university.

Minimum and Desired Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or a closely related field. Will accept work experience relevant to the role in lieu of education requirement.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience working with accounting processes

Desired Qualifications:

• Preferred 3 years' experience working with accounting processes.
• Ability to successfully communicate with internal and external constituents.
• High level of computer skills and experience with Microsoft word, excel, etc.
• Ability to comprehend and implement complex oral and written instructions.
• Ability to research historical trends and data to support current activity and information requests.

Supplemental Information

Key Competencies:

• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong organizational and high degree of reasoning and problem solving.
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills/phone etiquette.
• Experience in maintaining databases and spreadsheets.

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: Fast-paced office environment and once oriented able to work with minimal supervision.

• 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:

• Lamar University is the home to more than 18,000 students and 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.

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

• Yes

• No

• Required Question

• Employer

• Lamar University

• Address

• 1060 East Virginia St.

• Beaumont, Texas, 77705

• Website

• https://www.lamar.edu/

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