About this role
Job Title
Financial Accountant IIAgency
Texas A&M Agrilife ResearchDepartment
Administrative Services StaffProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
College Station, TexasJob Type
StaffJob 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.
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Position Information
We are seeking a Financial Accountant II, who under direction, performs complex professional accounting.
Responsibilities:
Audit travel card transactions in Emburse for compliance with state purchasing rules and regulations for Texas A&M AgriLife Research, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, and TVMDL. Ensure compliance with payment card program policies by monitoring credit card transaction reports and appropriate usage. Research and resolve problems and discrepancies with credit card transactions. Provide technical expertise to units regarding State Comptroller's purchasing procedures and policies.
Respond to inquiries from units concerning state and AgriLife regulations. Monitor any changes in the State of Texas and TAMU system rules and regulations. Adopt changes into Texas A&M AgriLife rules and regulations and notify departments/units administrators of any changes or updates as needed regarding payment card information or recurring errors. Assists departments/units with clarification of current policies and procedures. Use TAMU Accounting System and Emburse to report status of payment to vendors or employees. Assist all fiscal office employees in their absence and in times of high workload.
Serve as credit card program administrator for Texas A&M AgriLife Research, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, and TVMDL. Review, process, and submit credit card applications on-line. Responsible for establishing and closing accounts, making decisions regarding merchant category code overrides and adjustment to credit limits on credit cards. Work with credit card carrier to resolve posting discrepancies on payment card accounts.
Review Oversight System for potential audit issues. Coordinate with units/departments and Disbursements to clear or resolve any problems.
Special projects and performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience plus an additional two (2) years of related experience.
Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Excellent verbal and written communication, customer service and problem-solving skills. Ability to comprehend and apply rules and regulations. Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet programs. Ability to use standard office equipment and computers. Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
What You Need to Know
Salary: Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate’s qualifications.
Flexible Work Arrangements: Flexible work schedules and remote work options may be available for this position, depending on the nature of the role and employee eligibility, in accordance with AgriLife Alternate Work Location Procedures.
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
Applications received by Texas A&M AgriLife must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.
Required Documents
CV/ Resume
Cover letter
List of references
Certifications/ additional documentation
All positions are security-sensitive. 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.