Financial Accountant I

Updated: about 1 year ago
Location: College Station, TEXAS
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: The position may have been removed or expired!

Job Title

Financial Accountant I

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Sponsored Research 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 & identities.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who we are

Sponsored Research Services (SRS) provides research administration services to The Texas A&M University System. We further the research goals of the university by delivering efficient and superior service to members of the Texas A&M System research community. Through our services, SRS teams work with several stakeholders to ensure the success of research projects. To learn more, visit https://vpr.tamu.edu/division-units/sponsored-research-services .

What we want

The Financial Accountant I, under direction, performs entry-level professional accounting. Responsible for providing assistance to post‐award administration by assisting in tasks such as data entry for cost sharing, reconciling of projects for compliance, assisting in the creation of reports as needed by project administrators and other functional areas within SRS; assisting with TAMUS member questions, and providing information to their project administrators; providing great customer service and critical thinking skills as they are a crucial part of the day‐to‐day operations of SRS.

What you should know

Applicants are encouraged to upload a cover letter and resume.  You may upload this information as one document under CV/Resume. Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.

Required Education and Experience:

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

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Ability to analyze financial information.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills. Proficient in word processing and spreadsheet software.

  • Ability to handle time sensitive matters. Ability to multi‐task and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Education and Experience:

  • One year accounting experience in a business office.

  • Experience with university or government fiscal office. 

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Ability to cultivate and maintain professional working relationships with people of diverse backgrounds

Responsibilities

  • Project Support   -Performs accounting  work to include the recording, examining, and analyzing financial records, documents or reports. Serves as a resource for the post‐award administrators to assist in determining solutions to issues associated with sponsored projects. Assists with the coordination of administrative and financial details with researchers, department heads, deans and other university staff with an emphasis on post‐award administration of sponsored projects. Works with project administrators to Interpret/communicate award documents, sponsor regulations, federal, and state laws/regulations, System policies and member rules for/to researches and departmental staff. Assists with contacting sponsors for revisions and approvals which include budget revisions, compliance issues, change of Principal Investigator, time extensions, additional funds requests, etc. Works to document cost sharing requirements and provides oversight on sub‐awards and project compliance with research expenditures. Provides technical assistance regarding accounting procedures.

  • Financial Review, Approval and Reporting -Prepares and analyzes financial transactions. Audits accounting and financial documents for accuracy and completeness. Assists the project administrator with researching regulations to provide financial and regulatory guidance on non‐standard or complex issues to researchers, departments and administrative offices. Researches discrepancies and reports findings. Provides assistance with financial data, as requested, to researchers, departments, members, sponsors and auditors. Answers general accounting questions. Works with project administrator with project closeouts and audits.

  • Deliverables Tracking -Assures compliance with standards, policies and procedures. Reviews new and continuation awards to determine sponsor billing and reporting requirements. Creates and tracks deliverables in award management system Maestro. Enters billing schedules into Maestro. Performs other duties as assigned.

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.



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