Financial Accountant I - Payroll

Agrilife; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M Forest Service is seeking a Financial Accountant I in College Station to perform payroll accounting duties in the Payroll Office, including setting up new employees, processing biweekly and monthly payrolls, and resolving payroll-related questions. The role supports verification of state service, leave accruals, and benefits, with focus on accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting.

Bachelor’s degree in business is required, with preferred accounting/finance background and Office

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a business related field required.
• Preferred: Major in Accounting or Finance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and spreadsheet tools required.
• Excellent communication and strong attention to detail required.

Responsibilities

• Process biweekly and monthly payrolls.
• Set up new employees in payroll system and resolve payroll issues.
• Verify and post payroll to records; ensure TRS/ORP deductions and leave accruals.
• Handle Verification of State Service and contact state agencies as needed.
• Respond to payroll inquiries and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in business related field

Accounting/Finance major preferred

Job description

Financial Accountant I### Financial Accountant IApply: College Station, TX: Full time: Posted 6 Days Ago: R-098213**Job Title**Financial Accountant I**Agency**Texas A&M Forest Service**Department**Payroll & Support Services Department**Proposed Minimum Salary**$4,500.00 monthly**Job Location**College Station, Texas**Job Type**Staff**Job Description**The Financial Accountant I position performs payroll accounting duties in the Payroll Office including setting up new employees, processing biweekly and monthly payrolls, and assisting employees with payroll related problems. Also, this position completes Verification of State Service for employees, contacting state agencies, confirming longevity, hazard duty pay and leave accruals.**Responsibilities:**-Reviews and researches information and transactions to detect and resolve payroll discrepancies. Assists employees with complex questions.-Assist in preparing, reviewing, verifying, and posting monthly and biweekly payrolls.-Processes paperwork for new employees and enters information into the payroll system. Maintains and updates payroll records.-Review supplemental pay submissions for accuracy and compliance then entering them as payroll inputs or on-demand payments.-Work retro payroll reports and make sure employees are correctly deducted for TRS or ORP and benefits.-Verifies projects, hours worked, and pay adjustments, and posts information to designated records.-Responds to and resolves inquiries regarding paychecks or payroll reporting.-Completes Verification of State Service for employees, contacting state agencies, and confirms longevity/hazard duty pay and leave accruals.-Performs other related duties as assigned.-Other duties as assigned. **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: Bachelor's degree in a business related field.Preferred Education: Major in Accounting or FinanceRequired Experience: NonePreferred Experience: Two years business experience in accounting, a payroll office environment or fiscal office at a TAMUS institute**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**:Required Knowledge: Working knowledge of Microsoft OfficeRequired Skills: Excellent communication skillsRequired Abilities: Ability to comprehend and apply rules and regulations; sound judgement; great attention to detail; strong interpersonal skills; working knowledge of Excel and Word; basic understanding of general accounting principles; ability to work independently and perform duties in a time sensitive environment**Registrations, Certifications, and Licenses:**Required: Texas Drivers' license or ability to acquire one within 30 days.**Applicant Instructions:**Resume, cover letter and transcript(s) are REQUIRED to be uploaded to application. References are required to be entered in the secondary questionnaire section of the application. Certifications are preferred to be uploaded to the application. Documents/certifications can be uploaded in the \"**My Experience**\" page in the \"**Resume/CV**” section. More than one document can be uploaded; just click the \"Upload\" button for each document. Documents can only be loaded at this time and cannot be uploaded once the application is submitted. If there are any issues uploading documents, please contact 979-458-6690. **Please check your spam folder in case more information is sent regarding this position.**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.Fulfilling the service component of a land-grant university system, Texas A&M Forest Service is a proud member of The Texas A&M University System. Celebrating 100 years of service, this state agency was created in 1915 by the 34th Texas Legislature. Each state in the nation has a state forestry agency, but Texas was the first to establish its state forestry agency as part of a land-grant college. Texas A&M Forest Service is recognized as the leader in defining forestry for the future of Texas and the nation. Applied programs include forest and tree development; wildfire prevention, mitigation, and protection; urban and community forestry; and a host of innovative forest sustainability programs. Texas A&M Forest Service works to ensure the state’s forests, trees, and related natural resources are conserved and continue to provide a sustainable flow of environmental and economic benefits.