• Financial Accountant II

    Texas A&M University System (College Station, TX)


    Job Title

     

    Financial Accountant II

     

    Agency

     

    Texas A&M University

     

    Department

     

    UAS University Accounting Services

    Proposed Minimum Salary

    $4,359.34 monthly

     

    Job Location

     

    College Station, Texas

     

    Job Type

     

    Staff

    Job Description

    A Glimpse of the Job

     

    The Financial Accountant II is responsible for assistance with TRS review and reporting, 1099 compliance and review, and TRS GL reconciliation

    Essential Duties/Tasks:

    TRS Reporting

     

    + Complete and submit TRS monthly contribution reporting for 11 reporting entities.

    + Write up refunds/extra deducts related to the TRS reporting.

    + Coordinate with HR Benefits to activate or deactivate TRS participation based on reporting data.

    + Responding to requests from TRS and employees regarding contribution reporting.

    + Request TRS temp ID number for employees that don't have a social security number.

     

    1099 Reporting

     

    + Conduct quarterly and year-end review of 1099 reports for six campuses.

    + Submit change requests for 1099 reportable items to ensure the accuracy of 1099 forms provided to vendors. This is done for six campuses

    + Issue corrected 1099 forms to vendors as necessary.

     

    Customer Service

     

    + Address customer inquiries related to TRS contributions and 1099 reporting.

     

    TRS GL Reconciliation

     

    + Investigate and respond to general ledger account inquiries from the Reconciliation Department or System Office.

     

    What you need to know

     

    Salary: $52,312 annually

     

    Special Instructions: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload these in the CV/Resume section.

     

    Required Education and Experience

     

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

    + Two years accounting experience in a business office.

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Experience in higher education.

     

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

     

    + Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software.

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

    + Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

    + Ability to work independently when necessary.

    + Ability to analyze activities and recommend process/internal control improvements.

    + Ability to provide outstanding customer service.

    + Ability to comprehend and apply rules and regulations and analyze and improve internal controls.

     

    Other Requirements and Factors

     

    + This position is security sensitive.

    + This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures.

    + All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements.

     

    Why Texas A&M University?

     

    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 (https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

     

    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 (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/medical/) , dental (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/dental/) , vision (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/vision-insurance/) , life and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/life-add/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

    + 12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays

    + Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html)  and at least  eight hours of paid vacation each (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html) month

    + Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

    + Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/)

    + Professional Development: All employees have access to free  LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/) training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

    + Employee Tuition Assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance/) and Educational Release time (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/educational.html) 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/Veterans/Disability Employer.