Financial Accountant II

Texas A&M University System Offices; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

The Financial Accountant II at Texas A&M University System Offices in College Station provides accounting support for a designated unit, auditing, reporting, reconciling, and processing payments within the accounting system under minimal supervision. Responsibilities include posting payments, creating invoices when needed, tracking obligations, and coordinating royalty distributions with vendors.

A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance and two years of related experience are

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Office.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work well independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to solve problems and apply solutions.
• Ability to apply rules and regulations in a complex environment.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Responsibilities

• Code and log the payments.
• Process the desktop deposit for all incoming checks.
• Post the payments to the accounting system.
• Verify posting and submit corrections as needed.
• Create invoices if necessary for payments and update corresponding obligations in database.
• Mark invoices paid and update obligations with the appropriate status in database.
• Maintain distribution policies within the database.
• Create and export distributions for payment.
• Send supporting documentation to third parties.
• Track payment status of distributions and follow up on unpaid items.
• Work with the vendor help team to maintain royalty vendors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance

Job description

Job TitleFinancial Accountant II Agency Texas A&M University System Offices Department Texas A&M Innovation Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationCollege Station, Texas Job TypeStaff

The System Offices is one of several system members within the Texas A&M University System representing one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a network of 12 universities, a comprehensive health science center, eight state agencies, Texas A&M – Fort Worth and the Texas A&M - RELLIS Campus. The Texas A&M University System mission is to provide education, conduct research, commercialize technology, offer training, and deliver services for the people of Texas and beyond. The System Offices, within the Texas A&M University System, provides an outstanding benefits package including, but not limited to: competitive health benefits; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; a defined benefit retirement plan to include an employer contribution through Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS); if applicable, a defined contribution retirement plan to include an employer contribution through an approved ORP vendor: additional voluntary tax deferred annuity (TDA) options; tuition assistance; and wellness programs to promote work/life balance.

Salary: $3,657.33 - $6,000.00 per month commensurate with experience.

Job Description Summary: The Financial 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.

Responsibilities

• Accounting / Business Support
  • Code and log the payments.
  • Process the desktop deposit for all incoming checks.
  • Post the payments to the accounting system.
  • Verify posting and submit corrections as needed.
  • Create invoices if necessary for payments and update corresponding obligations in database.
  • Mark invoices paid and update obligations with the appropriate status in database.
• Royalty distribution payments
  • Maintain distribution policies within the database.
  • Create and export distributions for payment.
  • Send supporting documentation to third parties.
  • Track payment status of distributions and follow up on unpaid items.
  • Work with the vendor help team to maintain royalty vendors.
• Other duties as assigned.

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 Microsoft Excel and Office.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work well independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to solve problems and apply solutions.
• Ability to apply rules and regulations in a complex environment.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Other Requirements

This is a security-sensitive position and is restricted to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents only.

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. 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.