Financial Accountant II

Job Title

Financial Accountant II

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

UAS University Accounting Services

Proposed Minimum Salary

$4,359.34 monthly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

A Glimpse of the Job

The Financial Accountant II is responsible for assistance with TRS review and reporting, 1099 compliance and review, and TRS GL reconciliation

Essential Duties/Tasks:

TRS Reporting

• Complete and submit TRS monthly contribution reporting for 11 reporting entities.
• Write up refunds/extra deducts related to the TRS reporting.
• Coordinate with HR Benefits to activate or deactivate TRS participation based on reporting data.
• Responding to requests from TRS and employees regarding contribution reporting.
• Request TRS temp ID number for employees that don't have a social security number.

1099 Reporting

• Conduct quarterly and year-end review of 1099 reports for six campuses.
• Submit change requests for 1099 reportable items to ensure the accuracy of 1099 forms provided to vendors. This is done for six campuses
• Issue corrected 1099 forms to vendors as necessary.

Customer Service

• Address customer inquiries related to TRS contributions and 1099 reporting.

TRS GL Reconciliation

• Investigate and respond to general ledger account inquiries from the Reconciliation Department or System Office.

What you need to know

Salary: $52,312 annually

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

Other Factors: This role is located on campus in College Station.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years accounting experience in a business office.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in higher education.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Excellent oral and written communication. customer service, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to work independently when necessary.
• Ability to analyze activities and recommend process/internal control improvements.
• Ability to provide outstanding customer service.
• Ability to comprehend and apply rules and regulations and analyze and improve internal controls.

Other Requirements and Factors

• 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 you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.