What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Accountant I position at Research Compliance Office of the Texas A&M University System?
Job Title
Financial Accountant I
Agency
Texas A&M Agrilife Research
Department
Administrative Services Staff
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
About Texas A&M AgriLife
Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:
Click here to learn more about how you can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world!
Position Information
We are seeking a Financial Accountant I, who under supervision, performs entry-level financial and administrative support activities related to accounts receivable support, banking operations, deposits, financial processing, and shared services support.
Responsibilities
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Special Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
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:
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.
Financial Accountant I
Agency
Texas A&M Agrilife Research
Department
Administrative Services Staff
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job 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
Click here to learn more about how you can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world!
Position Information
We are seeking a Financial Accountant I, who under supervision, performs entry-level financial and administrative support activities related to accounts receivable support, banking operations, deposits, financial processing, and shared services support.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and support accounts receivable activities and related financial operations for supported AgriLife agencies.
- Coordinate and process deposits and banking transactions for supported AgriLife agencies.
- Assist departments with submission and processing of financial transactions through institutional financial systems.
- Prepare and process routine financial uploads, deposits, reimbursement activity, payroll-related entries, and other transactional items.
- Review financial documents for completeness, coding, approvals, and compliance with established procedures.
- Process returned payments, ACH activity, credit card transactions, and other banking-related exceptions.
- Monitor and coordinate shared communications, service requests, and ticketing activities related to financial operations and customer support.
- Assist with monitoring compliance related to institutional cash handling procedures and notify management of identified concerns.
- Maintain records, documentation, and customer service support related to financial and banking operations.
- Provide cross-functional operational support and perform other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Special Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Strong computer, communication, and accounting/bookkeeping skills.
- Ability to multitask, maintain attention to detail, and work cooperatively with others.
- Ability to interpret and apply financial procedures and institutional guidelines.
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
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.