Financial Accountant I

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support accounts receivable activities and related financial operations for supported AgriLife agencies.
• Coordinate and process deposits and banking transactions for supported AgriLife agencies.
• Assist departments with submission and processing of financial transactions through institutional financial systems.
• Prepare and process routine financial uploads, deposits, reimbursement activity, payroll-related entries, and other transactional items.
• Review financial documents for completeness, coding, approvals, and compliance with established procedures.
• Process returned payments, ACH activity, credit card transactions, and other banking-related exceptions.
• Monitor and coordinate shared communications, service requests, and ticketing activities related to financial operations and customer support.
• Assist with monitoring compliance related to institutional cash handling procedures and notify management of identified concerns.
• Maintain records, documentation, and customer service support related to financial and banking operations.
• Provide cross-functional operational support and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Required Education and Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Strong computer, communication, and accounting/bookkeeping skills.
• Ability to multitask, maintain attention to detail, and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to interpret and apply financial procedures and institutional guidelines.
• 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 leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife
• Applicant Instructions
• Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Benefits

Additional Information

Job Title Financial Accountant I 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 As the nation's largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service. Click here to learn more about how you can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world! Position Information We are seeking a Financial Accountant I, who under supervision, performs entry-level financial and administrative support activities related to accounts receivable support, banking operations, deposits, financial processing, and shared services support.

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