Accountant II, Student Business Services

Accountant II

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.

Essential Job Functions

Financial Reconciliation & Reporting

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

Journal Entry Processing

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

Audit & Transaction Review

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

Accounts Receivable and Payable Support

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

Investment Accounting

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

Minimum and Desired Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Desired Qualifications

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

Supplemental Information

Key Competencies:

• 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

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 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.

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.