Financial Accountant I

Job Title

Financial Accountant I

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

FMO Financial Management Operations

Proposed Minimum Salary

$3,910.40 monthly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents, and lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.  

 

Who we are

As a part of the Division of Finance and Business Services , Financial Management Operations is an employee-centric organization that provides accounting services in partnership with our stakeholders. By promoting high standards of efficiency, integrity, innovation, and customer satisfaction, we ensure financial compliance and accountability to Texas A&M University and its constituents. Financial Management Operations provides quality services that enable the institution to track and monitor fiscal operations. Our goal is to assist in developing and maintaining quality accounting records and processes.

What we want

The Financial Accountant I is responsible for performing entry-level, professional, accounting tasks at a university level within the Division of Finance. Audits for compliance of local, federal, and state rules and regulations on travel expense reports, direct bills, and pre and post payment exceptions.

 

What you need to know

Salary: $46,924.80

Special Note: A cover letter and resume are strongly encouraged. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent oral and written communication, customer service and problem-solving skills.

• Attention to detail.

• Ability to comprehend, apply, and enforce rules and regulations.

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Experience and Education:

• Experience in higher education.

• Some experience in a business office.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet programs and bookkeeping procedures.

 

Job Responsibilities

 

PRE AND POST PAYMENT AUDIT OF TRAVEL PAYMENTS AND REIMBURSEMENTS:

• Works independently for Pre-payment audit of exceptions, direct bill, and employee reimbursements related to travel.

• Accurately maintains compliance with Disbursement Guidelines, TAMU and TAMUS Rules and SAPS, and State and Federal Travel Rules and Guidelines.

• Helps to maintain a 5-day processing turnaround in Travel.

• Conducts efficient post-payment audit of travel expense transactions based on review of Oversight exceptions.

• Helps to review all the previous month's exceptions before the new refresh of each month.

• Evaluates processes as they change with new software and brings forward constructive suggestions to ensure optimal efficiency and documents best practices.

 

CUSTOMER SERVICE:

• Provides excellent customer service to University departments, TAMU System members, and external customers via online help desk/ helpline, and e-mails.

• Researches and resolves issues related to travel and employee reimbursements at a university level.

• Response time to be provided within 24 hours and if possible same day.

 

TRAINING RESOURCE:

• Serve as a training resource to TAMU and other system members.

• Assist new users and business staff with system overviews and processes.

Why Texas A&M University? 

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. 

• Health , dental , vision , life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays 

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave  and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month

• Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas 

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more 

• Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time   for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

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All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.