Financial Accountant I
About The Position
About Texas A&M AgriLife Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Texas A&M AgriLife Research College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University Texas A&M Forest Service Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service. Click here to learn more about how you can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world! Position Information We are seeking a Financial Accountant I, who under supervision, performs entry-level financial and administrative support activities related to accounts receivable support, banking operations, deposits, financial processing, and shared services support.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Strong computer, communication, and accounting/bookkeeping skills.
- Ability to multitask, maintain attention to detail, and work cooperatively with others.
- Ability to interpret and apply financial procedures and institutional guidelines.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and support accounts receivable activities and related financial operations for supported AgriLife agencies.
- Coordinate and process deposits and banking transactions for supported AgriLife agencies.
- Assist departments with submission and processing of financial transactions through institutional financial systems.
- Prepare and process routine financial uploads, deposits, reimbursement activity, payroll-related entries, and other transactional items.
- Review financial documents for completeness, coding, approvals, and compliance with established procedures.
- Process returned payments, ACH activity, credit card transactions, and other banking-related exceptions.
- Monitor and coordinate shared communications, service requests, and ticketing activities related to financial operations and customer support.
- Assist with monitoring compliance related to institutional cash handling procedures and notify management of identified concerns.
- Maintain records, documentation, and customer service support related to financial and banking operations.
- Provide cross-functional operational support and perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M AgriLife contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
- 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
- Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
- Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
- Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
