Financial Accountant I

Job Title

Financial Accountant I

Agency

Texas A&M Forest Service

Department

Payroll & Support Services Department

Proposed Minimum Salary

$4,500.00 monthly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Financial Accountant I performs basic administrative support duties in the Payroll Office including setting up new employees, processing of biweekly and monthly payrolls and assisting employees with payroll related problems. They will also complete reconciliations of payroll accounts, preparation of payroll vouchers and assist in accounting-related tasks as needed. 

 
Responsibilities: 
-Performs basic administrative support duties in the Payroll Office including setting up new employees and processing of biweekly and monthly payrolls. 

-Assist employees with payroll related questions and problems. 

-Prepare payroll related vouchers. 

-Assist in reconciliation of payroll accounts and payroll transactions. 

-Assist in maintaining payroll files, records and administrative duties. 

-Attend payroll related meetings with TAMUS as needed. 

-Other duties as assigned. 

  

-This is a security-sensitive position.  The individual in this position is required to handle Protected Health Information (PHI) as defined by HIPAA regulations.  The individual is required to handle PHI in accordance with A&M System's policy and is further required to complete HIPAA training as a condition of employment, within a reasonable time-frame after the individual's employment and on an as-needed basis thereafter. 

Benefits: 

Texas A&M University System strives to support the health and wellness needs of our diverse workforce. Texas A&M Forest Service offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off and health and lifestyle programs.

 
Education and Experience: 
Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in business related field 
Preferred Education: Major in Accounting or Finance 

Required Experience: None 

Preferred Experience: 0-2 years experience in a payroll office environment or fiscal office at a TAMUS institution. 

 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 
Required Knowledge: Working knowledge of Word and Excel. Basic understanding of general accounting principles. 

Preferred Knowledge: Knowledge of governmental accounting and/or payroll laws. 

Required Skills: Sound judgement. Great attention to detail. Strong interpersonal