• Job Description

  Req#: R-058596

  Job Title

  Financial Accountant I

  Agency

  Texas A&M University

  Department

  FMO Financial Management Operations

  Proposed Minimum Salary

  Commensurate

  Job Location

  College Station, Texas

  Job Type

  Staff

  Job Description

  Glimpse of the Job and Opportunity to Contribute

  As a part of the Division of Finance and Operations, Financial Management Operations provides accounting services in partnership stakeholders by providing quality services to track and monitor fiscal operations. Our goals are to assist in developing and maintaining quality account records and processes with various TAMU department and external customers. We’re hiring a Financial Accountant, who will be responsible for performing advanced professional accounting tasks at a university level within the Division of Finance.

  The outcomes include (but are not limited to):

  • Process daily reports

  • Handle Accounts Payable Help Line

  • Working with vendors to assist them with identifying proper payment applications

  • Process AggieBuy invoices while maintaining compliance with TAMU, TAMU System and state of Texas disbursement guidelines

  • Review encumbrance requests

  Salary Range: Commensurate with education and experience.

  Qualifications

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

  • Prefer accounting experience in a business office

  • Previous Texas A&M University experience is a plus

  Skills

  • Excellent oral and written communication, attention to detail, customer service and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to comprehend, apply and enforce rules and regulations.

  • Working knowledge of spreadsheet programs and bookkeeping procedures

  What to do

  Apply

  A cover letter and resume will assist in the review of your application materials. You can upload them during the application process at CV/Resume.

  Benefits of Working at Texas A&M University

  Texas A&M University is a prestigious university with strong traditions, core values , and a community of caring and collaboration. We are 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.

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

  
  Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

  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.

• About the company

  34361 Texas A&M University is a public land-grant research university in College Station, Texas.

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