Financial Accountant I

Texas A&M•College Station, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Accountant I performs payroll accounting duties in the Payroll Office. The position sets up new employees, processes biweekly and monthly payrolls, assists employees with payroll-related problems, and completes Verification of State Service by contacting state agencies to confirm longevity, hazard duty pay, and leave accruals. The role reviews payroll information and transactions, prepares and posts payrolls, maintains payroll records, processes supplemental pay, and responds to payroll inquiries. It also reviews retroactive payroll reports and verifies employee deductions for retirement programs and benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a business-related field.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to comprehend and apply rules and regulations.
Sound judgment and great attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Basic understanding of general accounting principles.
Ability to work independently and perform duties in a time-sensitive environment.
Texas driver's license, or ability to acquire one within 30 days.

Nice To Haves

Major in Accounting or Finance.
Two years of business experience in accounting, a payroll office environment, or a fiscal office at a TAMUS institute.
Certifications are preferred to be uploaded with the application.

Responsibilities

Review and research information and transactions to detect and resolve payroll discrepancies, and assist employees with complex questions.
Assist in preparing, reviewing, verifying, and posting monthly and biweekly payrolls.
Process new-employee paperwork, enter information into the payroll system, and maintain and update payroll records.
Review supplemental pay submissions for accuracy and compliance, then enter them as payroll inputs or on-demand payments.
Work retroactive payroll reports and ensure employees are correctly deducted for TRS or ORP and benefits.
Verify projects, hours worked, and pay adjustments, and post information to designated records.
Respond to and resolve inquiries regarding paychecks or payroll reporting.
Complete Verification of State Service for employees by contacting state agencies and confirming longevity, hazard duty pay, and leave accruals.
Perform other related duties as assigned.