Accounting Assistant III

Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Job summary

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is seeking an Accounting Assistant III to support banking and related functions in Accounting Services. The role involves reconciling local bank accounts, processing daily banking tasks, and aiding the accounting department’s operations.

The candidate should have a high school diploma, 4+ years of accounting experience, and strong MS Office skills with attention to detail and excellent communication. Full benefits and competitive pay accompany the position.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Four (4) years of related experience in accounting.
• Additional education may substitute for experience: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree.
• Demonstrated knowledge of account reconciliation functions.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office Suite skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and verbal communication for customer service.
• Strong organizational and detail-oriented skills.

Responsibilities

• Treasury and Cash Operations Support: prepare entries from various statements; perform banking functions; handle disputes on cards and ACH; prepare bank-related Excel logs.
• Reconciliations: review personnel bank accounts and 3-way reconciliation; reconcile petty cash.
• Accounting Operations Support: data entry for AFR; manage logs; process J and D batches; manage Laserfiche access; verify user lists.

Skills

Account reconciliation

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Office equipment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate/Bachelor degree accepted

Tools

FAMIS

USAS

Laserfiche

Job description

Job Title

Accounting Assistant III Agency Texas &M University - Corpus Christi Department Accounting Services Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationCorpus Christi, Texas Job TypeStaff

Job Description

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs. As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies. TAMU-CC’s beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.

PURPOSE

This position is responsible for supporting the banking and associated functions. The Accounting Assistant III, under supervision of a Financial Accountant III, is responsible for reconciling multiple local bank accounts, performing daily banking functions, and providing essential support to the accounting department’s accounting operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Treasury and Cash Operations Support: 45% Download reports for local bank activity and prepare entries to include American Express Monthly Statements, Chase Paymentech Monthly Statements, CANOPY reports, PayPal, Parking Garage, GR Reports, and Argos Perform Various banking functions to include stop payments, wire transfers and verification of positive pay Responsible for answering disputes on credit cards and ACH Prepare excel spreadsheets for bank 21 and 117
• Reconciliations: 40% Review and reconcile all local bank accounts between the University’s bank and general ledger as well as an associated 3-way reconciliation. Review and reconcile the University’s Petty Cash reconciliation.
• Accounting Operations Support: 15% Submits Unclaimed Property on an annual basis Create and manage two logbooks and batch and complete data entry of two separate years during AFR Assists with data entry, on occasion, or during end of month close Enter USAS Journal entry batches and manage the logs for J and D batches Responsible for managing Laserfiche access and removal of access for the FUN Group Verify user list once a year and compare to IT’s User List for GR and Laserfiche Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED
• Four (4) years of related experience in accounting field
• Additional education may be used as a substitute for the minimum experience requirements: Associate’s Degree and two (2) years of related experience in accounting field; OR Bachelor’s Degree
• Demonstrated knowledge of account reconciliation functions
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to be able to provide excellent customer service.
• Strong organizational and detail-oriented skills.
• Ability to operate general office equipment such as copiers, calculators, fax machines, and personal computers.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate’s Degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Experience in a University setting
• Familiarity with FAMIS, USAS, and Laserfiche.

SALARY

SALARY: Up to $17.40 Hourly ($36,192.00 Annual, Approximately) NOTE: Employment may be impacted by the Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025 and the moratorium issued by Texas Governor Abbott on January 27, 2026.

BENEFITS

• INSURANCE: Medical $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value). Up to 83% of premium covered by the university: Employee and Spouse Employee and Children Employee and Family coverage
• Dental & Vision
• Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account
• DUAL CAREER PARTNER PROGRAM
• ON-CAMPUS WELLNESS OPPORTUNITIES
• Work Life Solutions: Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources
• Tuition Benefits: Public Loan Forgiveness Book scholarships 100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year (other rules may apply).
• Retirement: Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP) Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan
• Time Off: 8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month.
• 8 hours of sick leave time off every month.
• 8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave.
• 12-15 paid holidays each year.

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 A&M-RELLIS. The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee. Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees.