Financial Accountant I - Payroll

Texas A&M Forest Service; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

Job summary

Texas A&M Forest Service seeks a Financial Accountant I - Payroll Agency to perform payroll accounting duties in the Payroll Office, including setting up new employees, processing biweekly and monthly payrolls, and assisting employees with payroll issues.

The role also handles Verification of State Service, communicates with state agencies, and confirms longevity, hazard duty pay, and leave accruals. A Bachelor's degree in a business-related field is required.

Qualifications

• Required Education: Bachelor's degree in a business related field.
• Preferred Education: Major in Accounting or Finance.
• Required Experience: None.
• Preferred Experience: Two years business experience in accounting, a payroll office environment or fiscal office at a TAMUS institute.

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.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Ability to work independently

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Accounting or Finance major preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Payroll software (general)

Job description

Job Title: Financial Accountant I - Payroll Agency

Appropriate Department: 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

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and long-term disability insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off
• Health and lifestyle programs
• 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 Finance.

Required Experience: None.

Preferred 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 Office.

Required Skills: Excellent communication skills.

Required 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.

Equal Opportunity and Inclusion

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.

The Texas A&M System is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.

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.