Financial Accountant I

Job Title

Financial Accountant I

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Fmo Accounting Operations

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

A Glimpse of the Job

Change is happening at Texas A&M University with exciting possibilities to make a greater impact and advance our credible work in academia and research. Here is your opportunity to contribute, serving as our Financial Accountant.  We are seeking problem-solving, customer-centric, detail-oriented individuals with valuable experience. This position is integral to supporting our business operations and the advancement of our unit. We envision this role may be responsible for but not limited to:

• Credit limit/decreases and card cancellations. Assigns cards in Concur as necessary. Reviews the twice weekly report for in-progress applications to verify cards have been created. May assist with reconciling accounts. Provide customer service point of contact and administrator of the current card provider software for both the Payment and Travel Card Programs.

• Performing reconciliations, bookkeeping and auditing financial accounting documents for accuracy and completeness

• Researching discrepancies and reporting findings and solutions

• Performs compliance reviews of the payment card transactions for TAMU, TAMHSC, TAMUS, TAMSSC &TDEM.

Are you looking for a good place to progress in your accounting career? Then consider us and embark on a fulfilling profession as our Financial Accountant.

Qualifications

Financial Accountant I

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

• Accounting experience in a business office preferred.

A well Qualified applicant will have two years accounting experience in a business office and experience in higher education.

What you need?

• Apply now - submit your cover letter and resume.

The Department

As a part of the Division of Finance and Operations, Departmental 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. Departmental 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. In conjunction with various TAMU departments and external customers, we strive to provide superior customer service. 

Why Texas A&M University? 

Our Commitment: Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment for all visitors, students, faculty, and staff by promoting a culture that embraces inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability. Diverse perspectives, talents, and identities are vital to accomplishing our mission and living our core values .

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. In addition, you have access to many benefits and perks, such as: -

• 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

• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas  

• Free exercise programs and release time for health and wellness programs

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

• Educational release time and tuition assistance  for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

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 committed to diversity.