Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounts Receivable​/ Collections

Job Opportunities at Texas State University

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.

• Knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, account reconciliation, billing, payment processing, and financial record management.
• Ability to analyze financial data, identify discrepancies, and resolve accounting and transaction-related issues.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, for financial analysis and reporting.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to provide professional customer service to students, faculty, staff, vendors, and external stakeholders.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, and regulations while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations and prepare accurate financial reports and documentation.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• One year of professional accounting, bookkeeping, financial reporting, auditing, or reconciliation experience.
• Experience working in higher education, auxiliary services, dining services, or a comparable business environment.
• Experience with SAP , Banner, or similar financial management systems.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, formulas, and financial reporting tools.

Support Services within the Division of Student Success is seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused Accountant I to support the financial operations of the University Dining program. This position is responsible for processing, recording, reconciling, auditing, and analyzing financial transactions; preparing financial reports; managing billing activities; monitoring account balances and transaction activity; and ensuring compliance with university policies and applicable regulations. The Accountant I reviews and approves payments, invoices, vouchers, and supporting documentation, assists with purchasing and payment processes, and serves as a key resource for financial inquiries from students, vendors, and campus stakeholders.

Working closely with Support Services leadership, Student Business Services, Accounts Payable, and external vendors, this position helps ensure accurate financial reporting, timely billing and collections, and effective stewardship of university resources.

• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for Dining Services and auxiliary operations in DSS support services.
• Monitor financial performance, identify variances, and provide recommendations to support informed decision-making.
• Assist with budget monitoring, forecasting, and financial planning activities.

• Reconcile student, departmental, vendor, and auxiliary accounts to ensure accurate financial records.
• Research and resolve account discrepancies, transaction issues, and customer inquiries.
• Provide financial support and customer service to students, vendors, and campus departments.

• Process purchases and financial transactions in compliance with university policies and procurement procedures.
• Monitor expenditures, maintain supporting documentation, and track operational expenses.
• Assist with work order and expenditure tracking to support departmental operations.

• Process, review, and reconcile billings, payments, invoices, vouchers, and deposits.
• Coordinate with Student Business Services, Accounts Payable, and other university departments to ensure timely collection of revenues and payment of vendors.
• Research and resolve billing and payment discrepancies while maintaining compliance with applicable policies and regulations.

• Perform other related duties as assigned in support of Dining Services and Support Services operations

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 09/01/2026

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