Financial Accountant II

Responsibilities

• Maintains reconciliations of the Payroll Default account and processes Payroll Cost Transfers (PCTs) for all units across the university. Reviews and approves costing allocations for all university employees, providing technical assistance as needed.
• Prepares journal entries for fiscal year-end accruals and submits payments and filings monthly/quarterly/yearly for state tax withholdings. Reconciles W2 Error Report after every payroll run to identify discrepancies and take corrective action immediately.
• Processes calendar year-end W2 reports and submit the W2 file to the Social Security Administration on behalf of all university employees.
• Assists in the overall improvement of payroll operations, functions, processes and internal controls to achieve the strategic goals and objectives of the Financial Management Services unit.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Required Education & Experience:
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of related experience.
• Accounting experience in a business office preferred.
• Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good customer service skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business related discipline.
• Four or more years of accounting experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent critical thinking and analytical capabilities with attention to detail and accuracy
• Apply problem-solving and organizational skills to address complex problems, prioritize, manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of account reconciliation and problem solving.
• Special Requirements:
• Job Posting Close Date:
• 06/21/2026
• Required Attachments:
• Please attach all required documents listed

Benefits

Additional Information

Job Title Financial Accountant II Agency Prairie View A&M University Department Payroll Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Prairie View, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description Important Immigration information: A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee. In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly , if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate . ______________________________________________________________________________ Under the general supervision of the Director of Payroll Services, the Financial Accountant II is responsible for providing advanced, professional-level accounting or business support to the Payroll Services unit; serving as the key accounting resource within the 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. The salary is determined in accordance with the University's compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates' education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position.

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