Business Assistant I

Texas A&M University System; Texas; Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement opportunities

Job summary

The Business Assistant I at Texas A&M Forest Service in Kountze, TX provides support across accounting, budget and personnel functions, handling records and basic HR, payroll and travel vouchers in compliance with state statutes. The role requires proficiency in FAMIS, Workday and Microsoft Office and attention to detail.

You will assist field programs, manage routine inquiries, coordinate events, and may travel infrequently within the state.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred.
• Experience in general office, accounting or customer service desirable.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel; familiarity with HR/payroll processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide business support to field programs, personnel and operations.
• Process and examine payment vouchers, payroll, mileage and travel vouchers.
• Maintain fiscal, personnel and program records in compliance with policies.
• Assist with events, purchasing supplies and coordinating facility arrangements.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Customer service

Payroll processing

Accounting basics

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree

Tools

FAMIS

Workday

Job description

## Business Assistant IApply: Kountze, TX: Full time: Posted Today: R-097629**Job Title**Business Assistant I**Agency**Texas A&M Forest Service**Department**Olive District**Proposed Minimum Salary**$17.00 hourly**Job Location**Kountze, Texas**Job Type**Staff**Job Description**The Business Assistant I provides support for the full range of business activities including accounting, budget and personnel functions requiring broad general knowledge of business procedures.**Responsibilities:** -Provide business support to field programs, personnel and operations including: maintaining fiscal, personnel and program records; provide basic assistance with issues relating to HR, fiscal procedures and TFS programs. Demonstrate working knowledge of various software programs including FAMIS, Workday and Microsoft Office Applications. Respond promptly and carefully to routine personnel inquiries directly, either face-to-face, electronically, by telephone or written communication. -Process and examine payment vouchers, payroll, mileage reports, credit card vouchers and travel vouchers for accuracy, completeness, eligibility an conformance with State statutes, System policies and TFS policies and procedures. -Participate in agency-sponsored training programs and activities to support program initiatives. -Provide support/assistance to program staff in delivering various forestry and fire-related programs and activities including: setting up for events, copying and preparing handout materials, purchasing supplies needed, making arrangements with organizations, scheduling space and initiating rental agreements, providing support to emergency response operations, etc. -Provide support for other TFS departments as needed. -May require infrequent travel in State vehicles with overnight stays. -Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. -Other duties as assigned. This is a security-sensitive position. The individual in this position is required to handle Protected Health Information (PHI) as defined by HIPAA regulations. The individual is required to handle PHI in accordance with A&M System's policy and is further required to complete HIPAA training as a condition of employment, within a reasonable timeframe after the individual's employment and on an as-needed basis thereafter. **Benefits:** Texas A&M University System strives to support the health and wellness needs of our diverse workforce. Texas A&M Forest Service offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off and health and lifestyle programs as well as educational incentives and tuition reimbursement opportunities.**Education and Experience:** Required Education: High school diploma or equivalent.Preferred Education: Associate Degree or equivalent in business or closely related field.Required Experience: Minimum 1 year experience in general office and customer service or accounting and customer service..Preferred Experience: 1+ years experience in general office and customer service or accounting and customer service.**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:** Required Knowledge: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) of word processing and spreadsheet applications. Required Ability: Plan and organize. Multi-task and work cooperatively with others.Required Skills: Good interpersonal and communication skills. Sound judgement. Great attention to detail. **Registrations, Certifications, and Licenses:**Valid Texas Driver's License