Financial Accountant II

Texas A&M University System • Victoria, TX

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About The Position

Primary Responsibility: Administers university property accounting, reconciles asset balances, and prepares general ledger entries. Primary Duties: · 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

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
• Resume
• Cover Letter

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level