Financial Accountant III

Job Title

Financial Accountant III

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

FMO Financial Management Operations

Proposed Minimum Salary

$5,000.00 monthly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

A Glimpse of the Job

The Financial Accountant III performs complex professional accounting tasks.

Essential Duties/Tasks:

Auditing and Compliance

• Audits accounting and financial documents for accuracy and completeness.

• State Holds/Bankruptcy Process

• Permanent Working Fund Audits

• State Sales Tax Audits

• Assists in making recommendations for improvements, adaptations, or revisions to accounting systems, policies, and procedures.

• Research discrepancies and reports findings.

• Assures compliance with all relevant standards, policies, and procedures

iPayment Administration

• Maintain, update, and modify iPayment database configuration including review of each request to confirm accuracy and correctness, onboarding new users and agencies

• Conducts training on the use of iPayments for all system member users

• Liaison with software provider to work out errors or additional needs

Accounting, Billing and Financial Analysis

• Performs complex accounting work to include recording, examining, and analyzing financial records, documents, or reports.

• Prepares invoices and  reports - TAMU,TAMUS,TAMUG,TAMHSC,TAMSSSC and TDEM

• File Feed Review and Submission

• Reconciling incoming check log

Problem Solving and Process Improvement

• Serves as a resource in solving accounting or financial problems.

• Assists in making recommendations for improvements, adaptations, or revisions to the accounting system, policies, and procedures.

• Identifies financial discrepancies and budget shortfalls and informs management.

What you need to know

Salary: $60,000 annually

Special Instructions: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload these in the CV/Resume section.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

• Four years of related experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software.

• Practical knowledge of governmental and higher education operations.

• Oral and written communication skills.

• Customer service and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

REQUIRED (Must be on all position descriptions)

• This position is security sensitive.

• This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures.

• All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements.

Why Texas A&M University? 

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  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 y