Accountant II, Student Business Services

Job Summary As a member of the Financial Services department, Accountant II plays a key role in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the University’s financial records. This position performs professional-level accounting functions, including financial analysis, reconciliations, and journal entries. Accountant II also supports accounts receivable research, investment transaction recording and reconciliation, the treasury/banking operations. This role requires a detail-oriented professional with strong analytical skills to assist with monthly and manual financial reporting and ensure compliance with state regulations and institutional policies.

• Perform reconciliations of the general ledger and trial balance, including cash balance determination, and reconcile system-of-record data with secondary systems.

• Prepare and process journal entries accurately and within required timelines.

• Trace and verify financial transactions to ensure accuracy, completeness and proper recording.

• Monitor and manage accounts receivable and accounts payable activities, including research and issue resolution.

• Maintain accurate and timely general ledger entries for all investment-related transactions and perform related reconciliations.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, or a related business major or a combination of education, experience and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.
• Two years in accounting/business office experience.

• Four (4) years of business experience.
• Four (4) years of ERP experience.

• Excel and Database management experience
• Familiarity with MS Excel, Word & Outlook
• Able to analyze & reconcile accounts and data sets
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others
• Effective Communication skills

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.

Duties are typically performed within a professional office environment. Standard business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with occasional extended hours based on reporting deadlines.

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.

• 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.?

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.