Financial Accountant IV

3 weeks ago

College Station, United States Texas A&M Health Full time

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents, and lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who we are

As a part of the Division of Finance and Business Services, University Accounting Services is an employee-centric organization that provides accounting services in partnership with our stakeholders. By promoting high standards of efficiency, integrity, innovation, and customer satisfaction, we ensure financial compliance and accountability to Texas A&M University and its constituents. University Accounting Services provides quality services that enable the institution to track and monitor fiscal operations. Our goal is to assist in developing and maintaining quality accounting records and processes.

What we want

This Financial Accountant IV position is responsible for serving as a lead accountant and providing technical expertise in student accounting at a university level within the Division of Finance. The accountant analyzes and prepares student clearing account reconciliations for three agencies; prepares inter-agency revenue, receivables and security transfers; assists with year-end close out and prepare Annual Financial Reports (AFR) schedule and other state student accounting reporting.

What you need to know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience.

Special Note: A cover letter and resume are strongly encouraged. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.

Position Details: Must be able to read, type and 10-key at a computer.

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Five years of accounting experience in a business office.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Practical knowledge of governmental and higher education operations

Experience preparing, approving or analyzing accounting data

Ability to analyze activities and recommend process/internal control improvements

Proficient user of Excel or other spreadsheet software and working knowledge of word processing software

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to work independently when necessary

Strong decision-making ability

Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills

Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Accounting

Knowledge of reconciliations and familiarity with automated reconciliation systems

Experience in higher education accounting and/or higher education student systems

Familiarity with FAMIS/Canopy, Banner/Compass, Business Objects and the TAMU environment

Practical knowledge of student systems and/or student accounting

Basic understanding of student database query

10-key by touch

Ability to assist a variety of customers.

Essential Duties/Tasks

RECONCILIATION/VERIFICATION - Student Systems Clearing Accounts

Accounting feeds, payments/returned payments, refunds, contract/sponsorship payments, waivers/exemptions, delinquent account bad debt, loan payments, disbursements, and collections, student deposits, financial aid receipts, state award reimbursements

JOURNAL ENTRIES, SECURITY TRANSFERS AND WIRES

State tuition remit, TPEG Set Asides, Designated Tuition Set Asides, ALIO; cross campus registration revenue, receivables transfers

Cross campus student payment transfers

Payments for previously written-off student accounts; corrections (suspense, prod card, Banner or FAMIS feed errors, program deposits, etc.)

Student loan bank transfers

REPORTING SUPPORT

State Reports: Year-end process scheduling; Annual Financial Report, including year-end close out entries; Sources & Uses

The Higher Education Coordinator Board Integrated Financial Reporting (THECB IFRS)

Reports to Budget on student related financial activities TAMU Reports.

As needed for inter/intra agency requests Design and request new automated reports and/or processes as need arises

PROFESSIONAL RESOURCE

Provide technical expertise and serve as a resource to: recognize, investigate, and resolve outstanding reconciling items.

Advise other areas on approaches and accounting for new or revised processes.

Provide guidance to other accountants.

Provide advanced student financial data analysis.

Evaluate and recommend processes and procedures

Why Texas A&M University? 

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. 

, , , with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

of annual paid holidays 

Up to and at least month

Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas 

Health and Wellness:

Professional Development: All employees have access to free training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more 

and for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

For additional information on benefits

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