Financial Accountant II

Texas A&M University System•Victoria, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Administers university property accounting, reconciles asset balances, and prepares general ledger entries. This role involves managing capital and controlled asset balances, preparing monthly and year-end reports, and coordinating with departments to ensure accurate asset documentation and tagging. The Financial Accountant II will also assist with physical inventories, respond to property inquiries, and contribute to process improvements for asset management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
Broad knowledge of general accounting procedures, preferably with a state agency and/or higher education institution
Analytical ability to review and audit documents and reconcile accounts
Excellent organizational skills to maintain accounting records
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to ascertain needs and identify appropriate actions
Excellent written communication skills and ability to compose own correspondence and reports
Excellent keyboarding skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment and act upon decisions within scope of delegated authority

Responsibilities

Reconciles capital and controlled asset balances.
Prepares general ledger entries in FAMIS, the university’s financial accounting system, and in USAS, the State of Texas accounting system, as assigned.
Prepares monthly and year-end reports of asset purchases and disposals.
Manages asset changes, performs error checks, and addresses discrepancies.
Reviews asset purchases and item costs to ensure correct coding.
Reviews asset disposal requests for accuracy and performs disposal in FAMIS upon approval.
Assists Facilities Services with annual physical inventory through the compilation of missing assets lists and data entry of missing asset disposals.
Coordinates with departments to ensure assets are tagged timely and proper documentation is maintained.
Responds to department property inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
Provides accurate information and assists with resolving issues related to fixed asset processes.
Collaborates with other departments as needed to ensure accurate and consistent responses.
Ensures assets are properly transferred.
Contributes to process improvements for asset management.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.