Financial Accountant I

Job Title

Financial Accountant I

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

UAS University Accounting Services

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

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, University Accounting Services 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. University Accounting Services 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 and providing technical expertise at a university level.

 

What you need to know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience.  

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 equivalent combination of education and experience.

• No required experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet programs.

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

• Ability to comprehend and apply rules and regulations in a complex environment.

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.

• Accounting experience in a business office.

• Experience in higher education.

• Working knowledge of database programs.

• Knowledge of reconciliations.

• Familiarity with FAMIS, USAS and the TAMU environment.

• Practical knowledge of governmental and higher education operations.

Essential Duties/Tasks

Research and Analysis:

• Researches discrepancies and reports findings.

• Identifies, investigates, and resolves outstanding reconciling items through journal entries, meetings, correspondence, identifying corrections, and following-up.

• Audits accounting and financial documents for accuracy and completeness.

• Assures compliance with standards, policies and procedures.

Reconciliations:

• Prepares and analyzes financial transactions.

• Prepares and analyzes reconciliations for TDEM general ledger accounts, bank accounts, and state bank accounts.

Data Entry:

• Records journal entries into FAMIS and USAS.

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.