Financial Accountant I
Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES)
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Job summary
Texas A&M Engineering invites applications for a Financial Accountant I in Bryan, TX. Under general supervision, you will perform professional accounting duties related to fixed asset records, inventory management and the university vehicle fleet program, ensuring compliance with university, system, and state policies.
The TEES Fiscal Office emphasizes integrity, collaboration and service, offering a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Fixed asset records management experience preferred.
- Inventory and asset data accuracy and compliance experience.
Responsibilities
- Maintain fixed asset records in FAMIS for State-inventoried assets.
- Audit, enter, and maintain inventory and asset data in FAMIS for 8,500+ assets.
- Review and approve AggieBuy documents for property code assignments.
- Administer equipment insurance coverage and coordinate asset-related insurance claims.
- Manage and oversee the university fleet management program.
- Review and approve departmental correction requests and asset transfers in Canopy.
- Assist with departmental property management training and develop resources and training materials.
- Provide customer service and guidance to departments regarding inventory, asset management, and compliance requirements.
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Financial Accountant I
Texas A&M Engineering
Tees Fiscal Office
Commensurate
Bryan, Texas
Staff
Why work for Texas A&M Engineering?
Engineering has been part of Texas A&M University since its opening in 1876 as the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas. Today, the College of Engineering is the largest college on the College Station campus with more than 25,000 engineering students enrolled in 15 departments. Its mission is to serve Texas, the nation and the global community by providing engineering graduates who are well-founded in engineering fundamentals, instilled with the highest standards of professional and ethical behavior, and prepared to meet the complex technical challenges of society.
As the research arm of Engineering, the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) is a state agency within the Texas A&M University System with a mission to improve lives through basic and applied engineering research, workforce development and technology transition. Our collaborations with industry, academia and government provide cutting-edge solutions to global technical challenges.
We are deeply committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce that embraces our core values of Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Service, by offering competitive salaries, an array of benefits, an extensive support network, and above all, an enriching and highly collaborative working community that is deeply passionate about our vision for higher education, research, and public service.
Under general supervision, performs professional accounting duties related to fixed asset records, inventory management, and the university vehicle fleet program. Ensures compliance with university, System, and State policies governing capital assets and inventory management.
- Maintain and update fixed asset records in FAMIS for all State-inventoried assets.
- Audit, enter, and maintain inventory and asset account data in FAMIS for more than 8,500 assets, ensuring compliance with System and State regulations.
- Review and approve AggieBuy documents for appropriate property code assignments.
- Administer equipment insurance coverage and coordinate asset-related insurance claims.
- Manage and oversee the university fleet management program.
- Review and approve departmental correction requests and asset transfers in Canopy.
- Assist with departmental property management training and develop supporting resources and training materials.
- Provide customer service and guidance to departments regarding inventory, asset management, and compliance requirements.
- Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience in FAMIS/Canopy, AggieBuy, Radiant, Emburse software programs preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent customer service and relationship-building skills.
- Knowledge of accounting principles and financial recordkeeping practices.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a collaborative environment.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in business and financial systems, including inventory and asset management applications.
- Main Campus - College Station, TX.
The TEES Fiscal Office is an employee-centric department that provides support in budgets, banking & receivables, disbursements, procurement, property management, travel and other core business services to our stakeholders. We promote high standards of efficiency, integrity and customer satisfaction to ensure financial compliance and accountability for the agency's funding.
- Competitive medical insurance benefits through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Prescription coverage by Express Scripts.
- Options for Vision, Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability insurance.
- A defined benefit retirement plan with the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) with 8.25% employer contribution.
- Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Deferred Account 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation Program 457(b).
- Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
- Generous paid time off with holidays, vacation and sick leave.
- Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional development opportunities.
- Tuition assistance and Educational release time to further your academic pursuits.
- Access to Engineer Your Wellness programs that provide opportunities for employees to engage in health and fitness.
- Wellness release time offered to employees to promote work/life balance.
- Resume/CV
- Three work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor/former supervisor.
- Letter of interest
Applications received by Texas A&M Engineering must have all required job application data entered.
Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.
- Recruit and retain a high-performing workforce through competitive compensation and career development including career pathing, coaching and skills development.
- Recognize and reward exceptional performance based on individual and team contributions to the growth and success of Texas A&M Engineering.
- Offer total rewards through flexible benefits, professional development, and work-life balance. Maintain an equitable and transparent process for compensation decisions.
- Support, reinforce, and align compensation decisions with budgetary and financial strategies to ensure growth and sustainability.
- If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in delay of start date.
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.
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