• Financial Accountant III

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


    Job Title

     

    Financial Accountant III

     

    Agency

     

    Texas A&M University

     

    Department

     

    FMO Financial Management Operations

    Proposed Minimum Salary

    $5,000.00 monthly

     

    Job Location

     

    College Station, Texas

     

    Job Type

     

    Staff

    Job Description

    A Glimpse of the Job

     

    The Financial Accountant III performs complex professional accounting tasks.

    Essential Duties/Tasks:

    Auditing and Compliance

    + Audits accounting and financial documents for accuracy and completeness.

    + State Holds/Bankruptcy Process

    + Permanent Working Fund Audits

    + State Sales Tax Audits

    + Assists in making recommendations for improvements, adaptations, or revisions to accounting systems, policies, and procedures.

    + Research discrepancies and reports findings.

    + Assures compliance with all relevant standards, policies, and procedures

    iPayment Administration

    + Maintain, update, and modify iPayment database configuration including review of each request to confirm accuracy and correctness, onboarding new users and agencies

    + Conducts training on the use of iPayments for all system member users

    + Liaison with software provider to work out errors or additional needs

    Accounting, Billing and Financial Analysis

    + Performs complex accounting work to include recording, examining, and analyzing financial records, documents, or reports.

    + Prepares invoices and reports - TAMU,TAMUS,TAMUG,TAMHSC,TAMSSSC and TDEM

    + File Feed Review and Submission

    + Reconciling incoming check log

    Problem Solving and Process Improvement

    + Serves as a resource in solving accounting or financial problems.

    + Assists in making recommendations for improvements, adaptations, or revisions to the accounting system, policies, and procedures.

    + Identifies financial discrepancies and budget shortfalls and informs management.

     

    What you need to know

     

    Salary: $60,000 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 training and experience.

    + Four years of related experience.

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    + Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software.

    + Practical knowledge of governmental and higher education operations.

    + Oral and written communication skills.

    + Customer service and problem-solving skills.

    + Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

    REQUIRED (Must be on all position descriptions)

    + 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.