Accounting Assistant III

Texas A&M University System • Commerce, TX

15h • Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Assistant, under general supervision, provides support for the State Accounting Manager. As a proud member of the third-largest institution in The Texas A&M University System, ETAMU fosters a strong professional environment that supports career growth and academic excellence. ETAMU is a fast-growing public university with a strong reputation for academic excellence, research innovation, and student success. With over 140+ degree programs, a 20:1 student-to-faculty ratio, and nationally ranked online and graduate programs, ETAMU is committed to transforming lives through quality education. Our employees benefit from a collaborative community, cutting-edge research opportunities, and outstanding resources.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four (4) years of related experience.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

• Degree Preferred.
• Experience in higher education.
• Knowledge of and experience with Famis, Cascade (or Word Press) and Banner.

Responsibilities

• Applies, interprets, and communicates policies and procedures and serves as a resource for answering questions regarding policies.
• Maintains a variety of fiscal and administrative records.
• Posts information to agency records and modifies forms or records.
• Verifies, processes, and reviews forms, reports, and other documents.
• Performs reconciliations of various funds and accounts.
• Assists with various reporting obligations performed by accounting.
• Completes other required tasks as assigned.
• Contributes to the effective team management of all relevant problems, issues and opportunities.
• Responsible for data entry and edits in USAS (Uniform Statewide Accounting System).
• Responsible for reconciliation and clearing of outstanding items in Revolving account.
• Responsible for timely and accurate submission of tuition remission, and sales tax remittance.
• Responsible for review of departmental deposits and related follow up on any issues.
• Assists State Accounting Manager with duties imperative to the department’s function.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employee tuition assistance for master’s and doctoral programs.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance.
• ETAMU contributes to employee health and basic life insurance premiums.
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays, plus up to eight hours of paid sick leave and vacation each month.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), with optional additional retirement plans (ORP).
• Physical wellness program and wellness release time for eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED