Payroll Accountant I - Detail-Driven Finance Role

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

Job summary

Texas A&M Forest Service in College Station, TX is seeking a Financial Accountant I to handle payroll accounting duties in the Payroll Office, including setting up new employees and processing biweekly and monthly payrolls.

Responsibilities include verifying state service, contacting state agencies, confirming longevity, hazard duty pay and leave accruals, maintaining payroll records, and assisting employees with payroll questions and problems.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree in a business field.
• Preferred: Accounting or Finance major.
• Experience: None required; two years in accounting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process payrolls biweekly and monthly.
• Set up new employees in payroll system.
• Verify state service and leave accruals; contact agencies.
• Review payroll discrepancies and answer employee questions.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure tax withholding accuracy.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a business related field

Accounting or Finance major

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Texas A&M Forest Service in College Station, TX is seeking a Financial Accountant I to handle payroll accounting duties in the Payroll Office, including setting up new employees and processing biweekly and monthly payrolls.

Responsibilities include verifying state service, contacting state agencies, confirming longevity, hazard duty pay and leave accruals, maintaining payroll records, and assisting employees with payroll questions and problems.