Financial Accountant II

Texas A&M University System•Bryan, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) is seeking a Financial Accountant II to join their TTI Financial Services department. This role is responsible for auditing travel expense reports, purchase vouchers, and purchase requisitions, ensuring compliance with various rules and guidelines. The position also involves training staff on business processes and monitoring aged transactions. Continued employment is contingent upon funding availability and satisfactory performance. TTI offers a hybrid work environment, flexible work hours, and a family-friendly atmosphere, with opportunities for leadership development and wellness programs. Benefits include various health coverage options through The Texas A&M University System and other programs. The primary duty station is TTI Headquarters in Bryan, TX, with an initial 30-day in-office requirement, followed by potential for a flexible work arrangement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Two years of related experience.
Strong organizational and analytical skills with consistent, close attention to details.
Ability to comprehend and apply rules and regulations.
Strong customer service orientation.
Ability to be prompt and dependable.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to develop guidelines and training materials.
Proficient with spreadsheet, word processing, and presentation software.
Ability to make presentations and train personnel in both one-on-one and group settings in a professional manner.
Ability to work independently, take initiative, set priorities, and see tasks through to completion.
Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s in Accounting or Business Administration or closely related field or equivalent combination of training and experience.
4 years related work experience, accounting experience in a fiscal office.
5 years related work experience with administering a travel expense program.
Experience with Emburse eTravel.
Experience with AggieBuy (web-based e-Commerce system.)
Expenditure (travel and/or purchase) audit experience with TAMUS member.
Proficient with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Valid Class “C” vehicle operator’s license.

Responsibilities

Audit travel expense reports (Emburse), purchase vouchers (AggieBuy), and purchase requisitions (AggieBuy) for compliance with Federal, State, System, Agency, Texas A&M Sponsored Research Services and/or sponsor rules and guidelines.
Audit for proper documentation and accuracy of accounts.
Compare purchase vouchers being processed for payment to issued purchase orders and resolve discrepancies.
Provide TTI departmental staff with individual and group training on business processes for travel expense reports (Emburse), purchase vouchers (AggieBuy), and purchase requisitions (AggieBuy).
Monitor and address aged transactions using weekly Emburse reports and daily AggieBuy email notifications.
Perform other duties as assigned.