Financial Accountant I

Job Title

Financial Accountant I

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Operations Finance

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 & 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, Finance for 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. Finance for 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. In conjunction with various TAMU departments and external customers, we strive to provide superior customer service.  

What we want

The Financial Accountant I, under direction, performs entry-level professional accounting.

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 an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• No experience required

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 at a university level.

• Demonstrated abilities in a specialized field.

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

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting

• One year of experience

Essential Duties/Tasks

Accounts Payable:

• Consults with various customers on their Accounts Payables.

• Records, examines and analyzes accounts payable financial records, documents, or reports.

• Prepares requisitions, purchase orders and voucher expenses in AggieBuy.

• Audit accounts payable documents for accuracy.

• Provides assistance to departments with their accounts payable and work with vendors regarding past due invoices or statement issues.

• Follows and assures compliance with standards, policies and procedures regarding accounts payable.

Accounts Receivable:

• Consult with various customers on their Accounts Receivables.

• Records, examines and analyzes accounts receivables, financial records, documents or reports.

• Prepare receivable invoices for distribution, process inter-departmental transfers (internal customers) and accounts receivable billing (outside customers) in iPayments, follow-up on collections efforts and deposits when needed.

• Audit accounts receivable documents for accuracy.

• Handle customers inquiries and billing correction requests.

• Assures compliance with standards, policies, and procedures regarding accounts receivables.

Travel and Purchase Card Liquidations:

• Audit travel and purchase card expenses in order to liquidate advances and proofing receipts for backup.

• Able to assemble the travel report when needed.

• Classifies, codes, posts and balance travel reimbursements and purchase card reallocations in Concur.

Accounts Reconciliations:

• Reconciles accounts and assists with the monthly management reports prepared for the customers.

• Post financial transactions in a secondary bookkeeping system.

• Audit accounting and financial documents for accuracy and completeness.

• Research discrepancies and report findings.

• Assure compliance with all standards, policies, and procedures.

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.