Financial Accountant I

Texas A&M University System • College Station, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Texas A&M University System Offices is part of one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, comprising 12 universities, a comprehensive health science center, nine state agencies, and the RELLIS Campus. The System's mission encompasses education, research, technology commercialization, training, and service for the people of Texas and beyond. The System Offices offers a comprehensive benefits package. The Financial Accountant I is responsible for reconciling construction projects between various systems and supporting the accounting operations for The Texas A&M System Office and its Shared Services members.

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.

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 an employer contribution through Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• 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