Financial Accountant II

Texas A&M AgriLife Research; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M AgriLife Research in College Station, Texas, is seeking a Financial Accountant II to audit accounts payable documents for payment, process payments, and provide customer support to department offices.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in an applicable field (or equivalent) plus two years of related experience. Preferred familiarity with AggieBuy, Concur, FAMIS and USAS; the position is a staff role within Administrative Services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience plus two years of related experience.
• Preferred: Bachelor's in accounting, business administration or closely related field; experience with AggieBuy, Concur, FAMIS and USAS.

Responsibilities

• Audits accounts payable documents for payment using Aggie Buy and FAMIS; ensures compliance with procedures.
• Performs daily check production/distribution.
• Provides customer support to department offices; assists departments/units with purchasing guidelines and vendor issues.

Skills

Auditing and compliance

Accounts payable

Customer support

Problem solving

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in applicable field

Bachelor's degree in accounting (preferred)

Tools

AggieBuy

Concur

FAMIS

USAS

Job description

About Texas A&M AgriLife

Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:

• Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
• Texas A&M AgriLife Research
• College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University
• Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

Job Title

Financial Accountant II

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Administrative Services Staff

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

About Texas A&M AgriLife

Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:

• Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
• Texas A&M AgriLife Research
• College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University
• Texas A&M Forest Service
• Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

Position Information

Responsibilities

• Audits accounts payable documents for payment using Aggie Buy and FAMIS for Texas A&M AgriLife Research, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and TVMDL. Documents and transactions are audited to ensure compliance with AgriLife, TAMUS, State and Federal procedures and purchasing rules and regulations.
• Responsible for daily check production/distribution.
• Provides customer support to department business offices. Answers inquiries from departments/units concerning purchasing guidelines and regulations. Contact vendors to assist departments/units in rectifying any vendor discrepancies. Report status of payments to departments/units or clients as needed.
• Audit/Review Oversight system for potential audit issues. Audit/review is compared with data in AggieBuy, Emburse and FAMIS. Coordinate with departments and Disbursements to clear or resolve any problems.
• Assists all Disbursements staff in other duties as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education And Experience

Bachelor's degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience plus an additional two (2) years of related experience.

Preferred Education And Experience

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration or closely related field. Two (2) years of accounting experience in a fiscal office. Experience with AggieBuy (web-based e-Commerce system) and Concur (e-Travel and payment card system). Expenditure (accounts payable and travel) audit experience with TAMUS member.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Excellent verbal and written communication, customer service and problem-solving skills. Ability to comprehend and apply rules and regulations. Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet programs. Ability to use standard office equipment and computers. Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Working knowledge of Aggie Buy, Concur, FAMIS and USAS. Familiarity with Texas A&M AgriLife. Knowledge of disbursements department policies, procedures and practices. Knowledge of existing Texas State purchasing and travel rules and regulations.

Why Work at Texas A&M AgriLife?

When you choose to work for Texas A&M AgriLife, you become part of an organization that is an established leader in agriculture and life sciences with a wide range of capabilities to meet the needs of our statewide, national, and international constituents.

In addition, Texas A&M AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following:

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M AgriLife contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leaveand at leasteight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatic enrollment in theTeacher Retirement System of Texas
• Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife