Financial Accountant I

Texas A&M University System • College Station, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The System Offices is one of several system members within the Texas A&M University System, representing one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation. Its mission is to provide education, conduct research, commercialize technology, offer training, and deliver services for the people of Texas and beyond. The Financial Accountant I is responsible for reconciling construction projects between systems and supporting accounting operations of The Texas A&M System Office and Shared Services member.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business or finance or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently once given a project.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
• Compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System policies, regulations, rules and procedures.
• Position is restricted to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents only.
• Complete applications will be considered for employment.
• Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a business office.

Responsibilities

• Support system-wide assessments and billing processes, including the accurate and timely processing of invoices in iPayments.
• Prepare and reconcile construction projects between FAMIS and eBuilder (Facilities Planning & Construction system); research and resolve outstanding reconciling items.
• Maintain and monitor the Construction-in-Progress (CIP) project listing to identify project status (completed, substantially complete, active, new, inactive) and ensure balances are accurate, appropriately classified, and reviewed for stagnant balances.
• Support System Office Operations by performing FAMIS-related activities, including data entry for System & Shared Service operations, appropriations, reversions, C-1 transactions, Minute Orders (MO), CSF, and PUF equipment.
• Prepare debt service and local project equity transfers for Treasury and reconcile the System Comptroller Report to ensure all required transfers are completed accurately.
• Collaborate with management and team members through meetings, training sessions, and ongoing communication to support departmental objectives; actively contribute by sharing information, raising questions, and providing input.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• competitive health benefits
• paid vacation
• sick leave
• holidays
• a defined benefit retirement plan to include an employer contribution through Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• if applicable, a defined contribution retirement plan to include an employer contribution through an approved ORP vendor
• additional voluntary tax deferred annuity (TDA) options
• tuition assistance
• wellness programs to promote work/life balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level