Accountant

Accountant Salary Depends on Qualifications Location: Lamar State College Port Arthur Job Type: Professional Job Number: 202500095 Organization: VP for Finance Opening Date: 03/24/2026 FLSA: Exempt

Description Benefits Questions

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.

LSCPAs 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 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 LSCPAs Finance Department.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist with grant tracking, budget data entry, check voids, USAS batch processing, and other assigned accounting tasks.
• Support the annual budget development process under the direction of the Executive Director.
• Assist in the preparation of the biennial Legislative Appropriations Request (LAR) under the leadership of the Executive Director.
• Contribute to the preparation of the Annual Financial Report, Legislative Appropriations Requests, and other required financial reports.
• Assist with grant tracking, budget data entry, check voids, Uniform State Accounting System (USAS) batch processing, and other USAS transactions.
• Reconcile local bank accounts and complete additional reconciliations as required.
• Provide accounting support across all operational areas overseen by the Executive Director.
• Ensure compliance with all campus policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Comply with campus policies and procedures.
• Other related duties, as assigned.

Minimum/Preferred Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting.
• Certification of Public Accountancy (CPA).

Supplemental Information Work Hours: Monday - Friday; 40 hours per week.

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.

Required Question Employer: Lamar State College Port Arthur Address: P.O. Box 310, Port Arthur, Texas, 77641 Website: https://www.lamarpa.edu/index.html

1. Do you have a bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field? [ ] Yes [ ] No

2. How many years of for-profit accounting, auditing, or governmental accounting experience do you have? [ ] 7+ years [ ] 5 - 7 years [ ] 3 - 5 years [ ] 1 - 3 years [ ] None

3. Are you licensed as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)? [ ] Yes [ ] No

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

5. Do you have a valid drivers license? [ ] Yes [ ] No