Accountant III, Fiscal Management Services

Accountant III, Fiscal Management Services

Salary

$60,000.00 - $70,000.00 Annually

Location

Lamar State College Port Arthur

Job Type

Professional

Job Number

202500102

Organization

VP for Finance

Opening Date

04/02/2026

FLSA

Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
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Lamar State College Port Arthur 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), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, and/or retaliation.

If you have questions, please email the Human Resources department at HumanResources@lamarpa.edu or call 409-984-6560.

LSCPA's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is provided in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (20 USC § 1092(f), 34 CFR 668.46).

Job Summary

The Accountant III for Fiscal Management Services has responsibilities that include, but are not limited to, overseeing all banking transactions including those transactions entered in USAS (uniform Statewide Accounting System) as well as provides key support for the cashier's office, and reviews and prepares special reports as needed. This is a full-time position that reports to LSCPA's Finance Department.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Completes a variety of reconciliations between various financial systems
• Completes investment reports and updates investment reporting area of website
• Performs calculations and ensures tuition is submitted to the State in accordance with State guidelines and best practices
• Draws down federal reimbursements from Department of Education
• Monitors Banner accounts receivable reports under the direction of the Executive Director of Student Business Services as needed
• Assist in the yearly financial reporting process (AFR) at the request of the Executive Director of Financial Services (as need) on an adhoc basis
• Reviews and approves journal vouchers for accounts receivable and other entries.
• Assist with the LAR biennial process as a strategic team member
• Reconcile accounting and finance reconciliations as needed
• Annually perform escheat procedures
• Annually perform and assist in IPEDS, RFOE, Source and Uses, Board of Regents requests, TWC, and other reports as needed
• Provide departmental supervision
• Serve as backup to the Executive Director of Fiscal Management
• Comply with campus policies and procedures
• Other related duties, as assigned

Minimum/Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university
• Two (2) years of experience on similar jobs leading to this

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in higher education
• Three years of supervisory experience
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Supplemental Information

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.

Lamar State College Port Arthur is an E-Verify Employer.

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Click here for the Security Sensitive Release Form located at the bottom of the page.

01

Do you have a Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field?

• Yes
• No

02

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

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

03

Do you have experience in higher education environments? If yes, please explain.

04

Do you have experience managing or supervising staff?

• Yes
• No

05

If yes, please explain.

06

Are you a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Lamar State College Port Arthur

Address P.O. Box 310

Port Arthur, Texas, 77641

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