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Accountant II - Investment & Travel

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Lamar State College Orange

Location: Orange, Texas
Category: Business And Financial Management
Date Posted: August 23, 2024
Application Deadline: Open until filled

Job Description

Job Title	Accountant II - Investment & Travel
Type of Position	Staff
Responsibilities	*Position Description* The Accountant II- Investment & Travel is a member of Lamar State College Orange (LSCO), Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA), and Lamar Institute of Technology (LIT). The position also assists the Texas State University System (TSUS) Office of Finance. The position works under the immediate supervision of the Executive Director of Financial Services and assists with investments, travel, and other projects. *Essential Duties* Reconcile investment statements and prepare periodic journal entries to record investment activity; Prepare investment documentation for TSUS components monthly, quarterly, and annually; Assist in preparing the Quarterly Investment Report for TSUS; Review and approve travel vouchers and submit for payment; Assist with TSUS financial transactions including vendor payments, employee reimbursements, and budget transactions; Review finance related documents to ensure compliance with applicable policy, regulations, and laws; Prepare routine and ad hoc finance related statements, reports, schedules, and exhibits; Assist in the preparation of the Annual Financial Report and other financial reports submitted to a variety of constituents; Maintain complete and organized finance related records in related areas; Perform other duties necessary to support the efficient operation of the TSUS Business Shared Services Group; Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications	*Education and Experience Required* Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field; Three (3) or more years of recent, progressively responsible professional experience in finance operations; Investment accounting experience. *Experience/Skills Required* Knowledge of professional standards, financial reporting and accounting theory; ·Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles; Familiarity with NACUBO financial accounting and reporting guidelines; Ability to think both creatively and analytically in resolving complex issues;· Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Ability to efficiently organize, prioritize, schedule and manage work activities, tasks and assignments; Ability to work under deadlines and communicate information quickly and accurately; Ability to handle complexity and work independently under general supervision with moderate latitude for the exercise of initiative and independent judgement; Advanced skill using computer information systems and computer applications to input, retrieve, and manipulate financial information; A focus on timely customer service. *Physical Requirements* This position requires the ability to: remain in a stationary position for most of the time; occasionally move about inside an office to access documents, office equipment, etc.; constantly operate a computer or other office equipment, such as a printer or copy machine.
Salary	$51,000 - $55,000
EEO Statement	Lamar State College Orange is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including and as it pertains to pregnancy and wages), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, and/or retaliation.
Lamar State College Orange's Annual Security Report	We value the safety of all members of the Gator Community at our beautiful campus on the Sabine River. LSCO publishes an Annual Security Report that provides information regarding campus Safety & Security, including topics such as crime reporting policies, information regarding programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking, the procedures the College will follow when one of these crimes is reported, and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes. If you would like to receive a paper copy of the Annual Security Report, you can stop by the Safety and Security Department, located in the Academic Center, Room 149, during regular business hours. You can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 409-882-3910 or emailing joseph.hargrave@lsco.edu. You can also find the report on our website at https://www.lsco.edu/student-life/safety-security/_documents/lsco-2023-asr.pdf