FBS Accountant II

Texas A&M University; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University’s Finance & Business Services seeks an Accountant II to deliver accounting and business support within a designated unit, ensuring accuracy in entries, reconciliations, and reporting. The role requires collaboration, adherence to GAAP, and effective communication with campus partners.

Under minimal supervision, you will manage projects, participate in budget allocations, and assist in developing standard operating procedures, while mentoring student workers as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or finance, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of related experience.
• Knowledge of GAAP and financial processes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide accounting or business support to a designated unit, department, college, or System member.
• Audit, report, reconcile, track, review, or approve actions on designated accounts.
• Assist with external reporting functions and budget allocations.
• Log and process checks, ACH payments, deposits, and related transactions.
• Mentor staff and coordinate access requests as needed.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Verbal and written communication

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or finance, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Job TitleFBS Accountant II Agency Texas A&M University Department FMO Financial Management Operations Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationCollege Station, Texas Job TypeStaff

Job Description

A Glimpse of the Job The Finance & Business Services 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.

Essential Duties Accounting / Business Support Exhibits high-level competencies in preparing, reviewing, and auditing financial system entries Reconciles accounts and identifies corrections needed Identifies and resolves outstanding items and implements solutions/communicates actions Assists with external reporting functions Provides oversight, reviews, and audits account payables/receivables, expense allocations, requisitions, purchase orders, billing, and collections Assists in preparing annual budget allocations to departments, position budgeting tasks, commitment tracking, and departmental budget requests Independently processes and logs all incoming checks, ACH payments, DTR/MISC deposits Office / Project Support Tracks internal projects, audits, business records, and records management Coordinates access requests Oversees or leads a function or serves as a subject matter expert in one or more areas Research policies, practices, and/or trouble transactions for solutions Prepares and maintains standard operating procedures and internal resource documents May review and revise job aides as needed May supervise student workers May mentor or train subordinate staff members

What You Need to Know Salary: Commensurate with experience Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials. These can be uploaded on the application under CV/Resume.

Required 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 word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications Knowledge of financial management system and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to work independently once given a project Ability to apply rules and regulations in a complex environment Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding

Other Factors This position is security sensitive This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirement

Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials. These can be uploaded on the application under CV/Resume.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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