About the Department

The Accountant I has responsibilities that include but are not limited to, performing complex budget and accounting work. This position has considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement. This is a full-time position that reports to LSCPA's Finance Department. 

Position Duties

• Perform daily budget entries as advised by the Executive Director
• Maintain position control for budget in Banner
• Update Salary Planner for budget changes as advised by the Executive Director
• Perform daily accounting tasks related to budget included EPAFs, activating positions in Banner, and assisting the ED with campus customers with budget requests
• Assist in the yearly budget process under the leadership of the Executive Director
• Assist in the bi-ennial Legislative Appropriations Request (LAR) process under the leadership of the Executive Director
• Record journal entries as needed
• Reconcile quarterly USAS with the Legislative Budget Board's (LBB) Accounting System (ABEST)
• Reconcile state cost centers and perform other reconciliations as needed
• Data entry of State entries into USAS (Uniform Statewide Accounting System)
• Reconcile local bank accounts and perform other reconciliations as needed
• Comply with campus policies and procedures
• Other related duties, as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting 
• Two (2) to four (4) years' experience on jobs leading this, or similar jobs

Other Qualifications

Physical Requirements:

This position requires employees to remain in a stationary position most of the time; move to various locations on campus; move about inside an office to access documents, office equipment, etc.; and operate a computer or other office equipment, such as a printer or copy machine. 

Benefits

Supplemental Questions

01

Do you have a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field?

• Yes
• No

02

If so, please list your degree.

03

How many years of accounting, finance, or related experience do you have?

• 7+ years
• 5 - 7 years
• 3 - 5 years
• 1 - 3 years
• None

04

How would you rate your proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)?

• Basic
• Intermediate
• Advanced

05

Do you have experience with Ellucian Banner?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Agency Information

Employer

Lamar State College Port Arthur

Address

P.O. Box 310








Port Arthur, Texas, 77641

Website

https://www.lamarpa.edu/index.html