<p>Job Title</p> <p>Financial Accountant I</p> <p>Agency</p> <p>Texas A&M University</p> <p>Department</p> <p>UAS University Accounting Services</p> <p>Proposed Minimum Salary</p> <p>Commensurate</p> <p>Job Location</p> <p>College Station, Texas</p> <p>Job Type</p> <p>Staff</p> <p>Job Description</p> <p>A Glimpse of the Job</p> <p>The Financial Accountant I performs entry-level professional accounting.</p> <p>Job Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li> <p>Research and Analysis - Identifies, investigates, and resolves outstanding reconciling items through journal entries, meetings, correspondence, identifying corrections, and following-up. Audits accounting and financial documents for accuracy and completeness.</p> </li><li> <p>Reconciliations - Prepares and analyzes reconciliations for TDEM general ledger accounts, bank accounts, and state bank accounts.</p> </li><li> <p>Data Entry - Records journal entries into FAMIS and USAS.</p> </li></ul> <p>What you need to know</p> <p>Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire's experience.</p> <p>Special Instructions: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload these in the CV/Resume section.</p> <p>Required Education:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Education:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Experience:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Accounting experience in a business office.</p> </li><li> <p>Experience in higher education.</p> </li></ul> <p>Preferred Licenses and Certifications:</p> <ul> <li>Professional license or certification in accounting. </li></ul> <p>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet programs.</p> </li><li> <p>Excellent oral and written communication; customer service and problem-solving skills.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to comprehend and apply rules and regulations in a complex environment.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.</p> </li></ul> <p>Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Working knowledge of database programs. Knowledge of reconciliations.</p> </li><li> <p>Familiarity with FAMIS, USAS and the TAMU environment.</p> </li><li> <p>Practical knowledge of governmental and higher education operations.</p> </li><li> <p>Knowledge of higher education.</p> </li></ul> <p>Why Texas A&M University?</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <ul> <li> <p>Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums</p> </li><li> <p>12-15 days of annual paid holidays</p> </li><li> <p>Up to eight hours of paid sick leave?and at least?eight hours of paid vacation?each month</p> </li><li> <p>Automatic enrollment in the?Teacher Retirement System of Texas</p> </li><li> <p>Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time</p> </li><li> <p>Professional Development: All employees have access to free?LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more</p> </li><li> <p>Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee</p> </li></ul> <p>Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University 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 pre-populate the online application.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.</p>