Accountant IV

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 United States (u.s.) university or may substitute for a completed degree 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

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 and guidelines
• experience with investment accounting
• experience with an erp system (workday, sap, or banner)
• ability to develop and maintain working relationships with internal and external customers

job description:

performs advanced, professional accounting functions that support the 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 the university's general ledger and the uniform statewide accounting system (usas), and participation in year-end financial reporting for the annual financial report (afr). Ensures compliance with governmental gaap, state of texas requirements, and other applicable 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.

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