I applied online. The process took 5 weeks. I interviewed at Texas State (San Marcos, TX) in Jan 2017
Interview
Interview was relatively usual for an Accounting position. Typical interview questions with a group, past experiences, technical experience, where you see yourself. After, there was a 3 part reconciliation and a general knowledge test. Hiring process takes about 3 weeks, two weeks for interviews and a week or so for approvals. After they make their decision, it has to go through various offices and a background check before they offer.
Interview questions [3]
Question 1
Can you describe your technical experiences, experiences with databases, etc.
I applied through college or university. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Texas State (San Marcos, TX) in Jun 2025
Interview
I thought the interview was going well- they said they would contact me in a few days but for sure within a week with an assessment, that they reassured me they would assist me with to ensure I do not fail it. I never heard back from them again, even after sending a follow-up email.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why do you want this role? or Why would you be a good fit for this role?
Accountant applicants have rated the interview process at Texas State with 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 50% positive. To compare, the company-average is 74.3% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Accountant roles take an average of 33 days to get hired, when considering 2 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Texas State overall takes an average of 26 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Texas State as a Accountant according to 2 Glassdoor interviews include:
Group panel interview: 50%
Drug test: 25%
Presentation: 25%
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