Financial Accountant II

College Station, TX

Full time

R-098466

Job Title

Financial Accountant II

Agency

Texas A&M University System Offices

Department

Texas A&M Innovation

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The System Offices is one of several system members within the Texas A&M University System representing one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a network of 12 universities, a comprehensive health science center, eight state agencies, Texas A&M – Fort Worth and the Texas A&M - RELLIS Campus. The Texas A&M University System mission is to provide education, conduct research, commercialize technology, offer training, and deliver services for the people of Texas and beyond.

The System Offices, within the Texas A&M University System, provides an outstanding benefits package including, but not limited to: competitive health benefits; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; a defined benefit retirement plan to include an employer contribution through Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS); if applicable, a defined contribution retirement plan to include an employer contribution through an approved ORP vendor: additional voluntary tax deferred annuity (TDA) options; tuition assistance; and wellness programs to promote work/life balance.

Salary:

$3,657.33 - $6,000.00 per month commensurate with experience.

Job Description Summary:

The Financial Accountant II, under minimal supervision, is responsible for providing accounting or business support to a designated unit, department, college, or other System member; serving as a resource within their unit for other staff members; auditing, reporting, reconciling, tracking, reviewing, or approving actions on their designated accounts and/or assigned duties; and managing projects, reports, or functions with routine processes.

Responsibilities:Accounting / Business Support

Processing all incoming checks, ACH, and wire payments:

• Code and log the payments.

• Process the desktop deposit for all incoming checks.

• Post the payments to the accounting system.

• Verify posting and submit corrections as needed.

• Create invoices if necessary for payments and update corresponding obligations in database.

• Mark invoices paid and update obligations with the appropriate status in database.

Royalty distribution payments:

• Maintain distribution policies within the database.

• Create and export distributions for payment.

• Send supporting documentation to third parties.

• Track payment status of distributions and follow up on unpaid items.

• Work with the vendor help team to maintain royalty vendors.

Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance, or equivalent combination of education and experience. - Two years of related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Office.

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work well independently and as a member of a team.

• Ability to solve problems and apply solutions.

• Ability to apply rules and regulations in a complex environment.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Other Requirements:

This is a security-sensitive position and is restricted to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents only. Only complete applications will be considered for employment at The Texas A&M System Offices. Incomplete job application data could result in your application being rejected without an option to reapply. A cover letter and resume may be required in addition to a completed employment application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Thank you for your interest in employment with System Offices within The Texas A&M University System. Working for System Offices (https://www.tamus.edu/offices/) means that you would be a part of a team that provides leadership and services to The Texas A&M University System's twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, and the RELLIS campus. The System Offices is headquartered in the Moore-Connally Building in College Station, Texas.  However, positions are also available in other locations and are varied. So, whether you are looking for an executive, professional, technical or support position, we invite you to consider becoming part of System Offices! If you have questions, please contact us at (979) 458-6169 or email [email protected]. The Texas A&M System is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.

If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (979) 458-6169.

Moore/Connally Building

301 Tarrow Street College Station, Texas 77840

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