Job Description

Financial Accountant I

Agency

Texas A&M University System Offices

Department

Budgets & Accounting

Commensurate

College Station, Texas

Staff

The System Offices is one of several system members within the Texas A&M University System representing one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a network of 12 universities, a comprehensive health science center, nine state agencies, and the RELLIS Campus. The Texas A&M University System mission is to provide education, conduct research, commercialize technology, offer training, and deliver services for the people of Texas and beyond.

The System Offices, within the Texas A&M University System, provides an outstanding benefits package including, but not limited to: competitive health benefits; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; a defined benefit retirement plan to include an employer contribution through Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS); if applicable, a defined contribution retirement plan to include an employer contribution through an approved ORP vendor: additional voluntary tax deferred annuity (TDA) options; tuition assistance; and wellness programs to promote work/life balance.

Salary:

$3,042.67 - $4,583.33 per month commensurate with experience.

The Financial Accountant I, under direction, provides organization to processes, reviews reports and accounts, assists with the annual financial reporting season, and assisting the System Office departments and A&M members.

Responsibilities:

- Assist the accounting team with the Annual Financial Report season, including preparing the Annual Financial Reports (AFR) for desk reviews, assisting with the publication of the AFR, and helping prepare for the AFR workshop.

- Assist with centralized processes for insurance and retirement, including monthly payments to retirement vendors, monthly payments to insurance carriers, equity transfers to collect funds from System Members, and perform a monthly review of the related clearing accounts.

- Process debt service principal and interest payments for bonds and notes issued by TAMUS.

- Assist with organizing the member's AFR for desk reviews and assist with the financial statement consolidation process.

- Monthly prepare the Cash in State Treasury Report which includes all members for management.

- Analyze member's Annual Financial Report balances monthly, and create monthly reports to improve reporting.

- Maintain AFR Microsoft Teams channel including adding/removing users and updating file content, monitor AFR shared email folder and route access requests for financial reporting software.

- Attend and participate in meetings, conferences and training sessions with management and staff members. Work with and assist other team members by sharing information, presenting ideas and concerns, and asking questions.

- Review monthly transparency reports and post to System Offices website quarterly.

- Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Accounting experience in a business office preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

- Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

- Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Other Requirements:

This is a security-sensitive position and is restricted to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents only. Only complete applications will be considered for employment at The Texas A&M System Offices. Incomplete job application data could result in your application being rejected without an option to reapply. A cover letter and resume may be required in addition to a completed employment 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.