Financial Accountant I

Job TitleFinancial Accountant I Agency Texas A&M University System Offices Department Budgets & Accounting Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationCollege Station, Texas Job TypeStaff 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, nine state agencies, and the 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:

Commensurate with experience.

Job Description Summary:

The Financial Accountant I is responsible for reconciling construction projects between systems and supporting accounting operations of The Texas A&M System Office and Shared Services member.

Responsibilities:

• Support system-wide assessments and billing processes, including the accurate and timely processing of invoices in iPayments.
• Prepare and reconcile construction projects between FAMIS and eBuilder (Facilities Planning & Construction system); research and resolve outstanding reconciling items.
• Maintain and monitor the Construction-in-Progress (CIP) project listing to identify project status (completed, substantially complete, active, new, inactive) and ensure balances are accurate, appropriately classified, and reviewed for stagnant balances.
• Support System Office Operations by performing FAMIS-related activities, including data entry for System & Shared Service operations, appropriations, reversions, C-1 transactions, Minute Orders (MO), CSF, and PUF equipment.
• Prepare debt service and local project equity transfers for Treasury and reconcile the System Comptroller Report to ensure all required transfers are completed accurately.
• Collaborate with management and team members through meetings, training sessions, and ongoing communication to support departmental objectives; actively contribute by sharing information, raising questions, and providing input.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business or finance or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently once given a project.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a business office.

Other Requirements:

This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System policies, regulations, rules and procedures. 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. The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas

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