Financial Accountant I

Job TitleFinancial Accountant I Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service Department Administrative Support Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationCollege Station, Texas Job TypeStaff 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 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. 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 direction, provides clerical and basic accounting support for fleet financial operations under close supervision. Responsibilities: Performs clerical, accounting and customer service support duties in a specialized field within Administrative Services of Texas A&M AgriLife for Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. Performs routine data entry into fleet and financial systems (FAMIS, AggieBuy, Canopy, FAMISWeb, VCA, Laserfiche, TX Fleet Mgmt. System, etc.) Assists with vehicle records, documentation, and processing Supports basic audits by verifying data accuracy Provides customer service support and responds to routine inquiries (scheduling fleet pool vehicles, etc.) Assists with purchasing documentation and administrative tasks Supports vehicle coordination activities (titles, plates, fuel cards, pickups) May require occasionally driving various vehicles Serves as back up for Texas A&M Research vehicle data entry Performs other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience (4 years of experience with High School diploma or 2 years of experience with an Associates Degree). Preferred Qualifications: Accounting experience in a business office. Property or Fleet Management experience especially within the Texas A&M University System. Additional Requirements: Ability to obtain a valid Texas Driver's License Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent customer service skills. Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. 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. Required Documents CV/ Resume Cover letter 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. As the largest comprehensive agriculture and life sciences program nationally, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies 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, the environment, and the economy of Texas and the nation through education, research, extension and service. If your goal is the pursuit of excellence and your vision is to make a difference in this world, we invite you to explore our opportunities to discover what a career at Texas A&M AgriLife has to offer you. 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 Texas A&M AgriLife collaborates with Prairie View A&M University, Tarleton State University, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Texas A&M University-Kingsville and West Texas A&M University as well as with other public and private partners. Prospective employee benefits Retirement programs Commitment to inclusive excellence Strategic plan