Job Title
Financial Accountant IIAgency
Texas A&M Agrilife Extension ServiceDepartment
Administrative SupportProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
College Station, TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
About Texas A&M AgriLife
Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:
- Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
- Texas A&M AgriLife Research
- College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University
- Texas A&M Forest Service
- Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.
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Position Information
We are seeking a Financial Accountant II who independently performs moderately complex financial and administrative activities related to banking operations, deposits, financial processing, accounts receivable support, and shared services support.
Responsibilities:
Coordinate and process complex deposits and banking transactions for supported AgriLife agencies.
Independently assist departments with submission, processing, and resolution of financial transactions through institutional financial systems.
Prepare and process financial uploads, deposits, reimbursement activity, payroll-related entries, and other transactional items; research and resolve related discrepancies.
Review financial documents for accuracy, coding, approvals, and compliance with established procedures; resolve routine deficiencies and exceptions.
Research, analyze, and resolve returned payments, ACH activity, credit card transactions, unidentified payments, and other banking-related exceptions.
Monitor and coordinate shared communications, service requests, and ticketing activities; research and resolve assigned financial and customer support issues.
Monitor compliance with institutional cash handling procedures, resolve routine compliance concerns, and escalate significant concerns to management as appropriate.
Maintain records and documentation and provide knowledgeable customer service support related to financial and banking operations.
Assist with accounts receivable activities and related financial operations as needed.
Recommend improvements to assigned financial processes and procedures and assist with implementation of approved changes.
Provide cross-functional operational support and perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and related experience. Two years of Related experience.
Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Strong computer, communication, accounting/bookkeeping, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to multitask, maintain attention to detail, and work cooperatively with others.
Ability to independently interpret and apply financial procedures and institutional guidelines.
Ability to research and resolve financial discrepancies and transactional issues.
Why Work at Texas A&M AgriLife?
When you choose to work for Texas A&M AgriLife, you become part of an organization that is an established leader in agriculture and life sciences with a wide range of capabilities to meet the needs of our statewide, national, and international constituents.
In addition, Texas A&M AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following:
- Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M AgriLife 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
- Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife
Applicant Instructions
Applications received by Texas A&M AgriLife 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 prepopulate 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/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and related experience
- Two years of related experience
- Strong computer skills
- Strong communication skills
- Accounting or bookkeeping skills
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to multitask and maintain attention to detail
- Ability to work cooperatively with others
- Ability to independently interpret and apply financial procedures and institutional guidelines
- Ability to research and resolve financial discrepancies and transactional issues
What We Do
Texas A&M University has a proud history that stretches back to 1876 when The Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas became the first public institution of higher learning in the state of Texas. Nestled in the heart of the Houston-Dallas-Austin triangle, Texas A&M University at College Station is the state's largest university, with nearly 65,000 students calling Aggieland home, and another 5,200 Aggies are studying at branch campuses in Galveston, Texas, and Doha, Qatar. Texas A&M's designation as a land-, sea-, and space-grant institution reflects the superior quality and diverse range of research and innovation occurring on campus daily. Texas A&M boasts a strong military tradition, having contributed men and women in uniform to every armed conflict since the Spanish-American War. More Aggies commission as officers into the U.S. Armed Forces than any other school outside of the U.S. military academies every year. Student-athletes represent Texas A&M across 18 sports within the Southeastern Conference. Additionally, the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum is located on Texas A&M's campus, as is the President and First Lady’s final resting places. Quick to offer a cheery "Howdy!" to any visitor, Aggies pride themselves on their hospitality and strive to live out the University's core values of respect, excellence, leadership, loyalty, integrity, and selfless service. To learn more about employment opportunities at Texas A&M, visit https://jobs.tamu.edu
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