Financial Accountant II

Job Title Financial Accountant II Agency Texas A&M University - Texarkana Department Accounting Office Location Texarkana, Texas Job Type Staff Job Summary Responsible for properly performing work requiring the application, concepts, practices, and terminology of accounting. This position is responsible for maintaining and coordinating inventory and property records and the policies governing inventory and property control. Responsible for recording financial transactions, maintaining accurate and complete financial records, and providing management reports necessary for efficient operations. Responsible for grant draws and preparation of grant reporting. Additional responsibilities include processing accounting entries to FAMIS, USAS, and other accounting systems as needed. Responsibilities and Duties Maintain and coordinate inventory and property records for TAMU-T capital assets, including assignment of “Inventory Numbers” and “Property of Labels” to all university purchases, moving surplus equipment to storage, updating barcoding system, and performing monthly reconcilation of inventory. Provide assistance to the Assistant Controller and Controller with data entry, analysis, reconciliation, and preparation of fiscal information. Act as State Agency Property Manager and administrator of surplus sales; serve as inventory liaison with the State Comptroller’s Office, Texas Building and Procurement Commission, State Auditor’s Office, and as liaison between faculty and vendors. Perform accounting functions for capital (fixed) assets in FAMIS and the Capital Asset Note Submission System (CANSS). Record all Construction in Progress projects and reconcile project dollars for reclassification to assigned class codes. Prepare annual inventory reconciliation for the Annual Financial Report. Enter warrant hold drawdowns from the state in USAS. Prepare grant draws and various grant reports. Prepare and enter journal entries, voucher corrections, cash receipts, and other necessary entries into the financial accounting system. Prepare monthly endowment entries for submission and quarterly endowment reconciliation. Review daily disbursements for compliance with accounting policies and procedures. Prepare vouchers for mailing. Analyze financial data, develop schedules, and prepare financial reports. Assist with the preparation of the Annual Financial Report (AFR). Make independent accounting decisions based on generally accepted accounting principles and perform functions in multiple accounting systems. Communicate and interact with students, faculty, staff, and external parties; provide solutions to conflicts and discrepancies. Conduct training for the university administration, departmental managers, and staff under supervision of the Assistant Controller and Controller. Work with the Assistant Controller and Controller on additional financial accounting reports for capital assets submitted to the Legislative Budget Board and the Texas A&M University System. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Two (2) years of related experience. Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Strong oral and written communication skills. Customer service skills. Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in accounting. Knowledge of federal and state regulations, fund accounting, and higher education accounting or auditing. Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently. Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify and assess risk and determine compliance. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Experience with MS Office. Ability to work as a member of a team. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to occasionally travel and work beyond normal office hours. Equal Opportunity Texas A&M University‑Texarkana is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. All positions are security‑sensitive and require a criminal history investigation and confirmation of credentials. #J-18808-Ljbffr