Financial Accountant II

Texas A&M University System•Corpus Christi, TX

2d•$51,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Accountant II works under the supervision of the Accounting Manager in Accounting Services at Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi. The role reconciles bank and clearing accounts, supports essential accounting functions, serves as a co-security officer for Marketplace, and acts as a liaison for FAMIS/USAS. Responsibilities include preparing and resolving high-volume account reconciliations; supporting Marketplace site applications, development, testing, and training; completing FAMIS and USAS liaison tasks; and providing accounting support to Institutional Advancement. The position also trains and supervises student workers, handles related hiring and timekeeping actions, maintains account controls and records, and assists with the Annual Financial Report.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a closely related field.
Two years of related accounting experience, including one year of supervisory experience.
Additional education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements; the posting also lists a high school diploma/GED with six years of related accounting experience, including one year of supervisory experience, or an associate degree with four years of related accounting experience, including one year of supervisory experience. A master’s degree is also listed as a qualification.
Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Excellent accounting and reconciliation skills and the 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 reconciliation items through entries, meetings, correspondence, corrections, and follow-up.
Work with other reconcilers to resolve issues.
Serve as a co-consultant on Marketplace.
Process e-commerce applications from departments committing to build a Marketplace site.
Train departments to build Marketplace sites and guide them through site testing.
Serve as a FAMIS/USAS liaison, including completing FAMIS exit checklists and USAS semiannual verification.
Train the campus community in Accounting Services courses, including Departmental Correction Requests (DCRs), FAMIS, Canopy, and Marketplace.
Serve as accountant for Institutional Advancement.
Complete Institutional Advancement reconciliations, weekly ATRs, the annual Foundation Report, and the quarterly GDGE.
Consult on accounting matters and help departments use financial data to solve operating problems.
Train students in AMIS data entry, batching, scanning, and filing.
Review scanned items, special projects, and batch logs to ensure batches are in FAMIS and Laserfiche.
Review student resumes and arrange interviews with potential student workers.
Complete Workday hiring, discharge, and funding-source-change actions for work-study students, interns, and temporary staff.
Prepare Student of the Year nominations, attend the ceremony, and attend the appreciation luncheon.
Receive, 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, account attribute changes, responsible-person and department changes, and year-end processes.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical insurance, including employee-only coverage for $0–$30 per month after the university contribution and university contributions covering up to 83% of premiums for other listed coverage tiers.
Dental and vision insurance.
Life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, 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.
Public Loan Forgiveness and book scholarships.
Tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year, subject to applicable rules.
Retirement through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas or Optional Retirement Plan, with voluntary tax-deferred account/deferred compensation options.
At least 8 hours of paid vacation 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.