Financial Accountant II

Texas A&M - Corpus Christi•Corpus Christi, TX

14h

About The Position

Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi is hiring a Financial Accountant II in Accounting Services. Under the supervision of the Accounting Manager, this position reconciles bank and clearing accounts, supports department accounting functions, serves as a co-security officer for Marketplace, and acts as a liaison for FAMIS/USAS. The role also provides accounting support to Institutional Advancement and supervises student employees.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a closely related field, or an accepted education and experience substitution.
Two years of related accounting experience, including one year of supervisory experience, or an accepted education and experience substitution.
Substitution options listed: high school diploma/GED and six years of related accounting experience, including one year of supervisory experience; associate degree and four years of related accounting experience, including one year of supervisory experience; or a master’s degree.
Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Excellent accounting and reconciliation skills and ability to multitask.
Ability to communicate effectively.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
Progressively responsible experience in accounting, financial reporting, and/or financial systems.
Experience in the financial department of an institution of higher education.
Familiarity with FAMIS, BANNER, Business Objects, Laserfiche, and USAS.

Responsibilities

Analyze and prepare high-volume account reconciliations; investigate and resolve outstanding items through entries, meetings, correspondence, corrections, and follow-up, working with other reconcilers as needed.
Serve as a Marketplace co-consultant and process departmental e-commerce applications; train departments to build Marketplace sites and guide them through testing.
Serve as the FAMIS/USAS liaison, including completing FAMIS exit checklists and USAS semiannual verification.
Train campus community members on Accounting Services courses, including Departmental Correction Requests (DCRs), FAMIS, Canopy, and Marketplace.
Serve as accountant for Institutional Advancement; complete its reconciliations, weekly ATRs, annual Foundation Report, and quarterly GDGE.
Consult with departments on accounting matters and help apply financial data to operating problems.
Train student workers in AMIS data entry, batching, scanning, and filing; review scanned items and special projects; and check batch logs for entries in FAMIS and Laserfiche.
Review student worker resumes, arrange interviews, and complete Workday actions for hiring, discharge, and source-of-funds changes for work-study students, interns, and temporary staff.
Prepare Student of the Year nominations, attend the ceremony and appreciation luncheon, and review and approve student timesheets every two weeks.
Assist with preparation of the Annual Financial Report.
Set up and maintain account controls and records, including new account requests, responsible-person and department changes, and year-end processes.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical insurance, with employee-only coverage listed at $0–$30 per month after the university contribution and up to 83% of premiums covered for other listed coverage tiers.
Dental and vision insurance.
Life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and long-term disability insurance.
Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account.
Dual Career Partner Program.
On-campus wellness opportunities.
Work Life Solutions, including counseling, work-life assistance, financial resources, and legal resources.
Tuition benefits, including Public Service Loan Forgiveness information, book scholarships, and tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year, subject to applicable rules.
Retirement through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP), with voluntary tax-deferred account/deferred compensation plan options.
At least 8 hours of vacation paid time off per month.
8 hours of sick leave per month.
8 hours of paid birthday leave.
12–15 paid holidays each year.
Professional development opportunities.