Accounting Assistant III

## Accounting Assistant IIIApplylocations: Corpus Christi, TXtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-093878**Job Title**Accounting Assistant III**Agency**Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi**Department**Accounting Services**Proposed Minimum Salary**Commensurate**Job Location**Corpus Christi, Texas**Job Type**Staff**Job Description*******TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs. As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.**********TAMU-CC’s beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.*******PURPOSE**This position is responsible for supporting the banking and associated functions.The Accounting Assistant III, under supervision of a Financial Accountant III, is responsible for reconciling multiple local bank accounts, performing daily banking functions, and providing essential support to the accounting department’s accounting operations.**DESCRIPTION*****Functional Area 1: Treasury and Cash Operations Support******Percent Effort: 45%**** Download reports for local bank activity and prepare entries to include American Express Monthly Statements, Chase Paymentech Monthly Statements, CANOPY reports, PayPal, Parking Garage, GR Reports, and Argos* Perform Various banking functions to include stop payments, wire transfers and verification of positive pay* Responsible for answering disputes on credit cards and ACH* Prepare excel spreadsheets for bank 21 and 117***Functional Area 2: Reconciliations******Percent Effort: 40%**** Review and reconcile all local bank accounts between the University’s bank and general ledger as well as an associated 3-way reconciliation.* Review and reconcile the University’s Petty Cash reconciliation.***Functional Area 3: Accounting Operations Support******Percent Effort: 15%**** Submits Unclaimed Property on an annual basis* Create and manage two logbooks and batch and complete data entry of two separate years during AFR* Assists with data entry, on occasion, or during end of month close* Enter USAS Journal entry batches and manage the logs for J and D batches* Responsible for managing Laserfiche access and removal of access for the FUN Group* Verify user list once a year and compare to IT’s User List for GR and Laserfiche* Performs other duties as assigned.**QUALIFICATIONS*** High School Diploma or GED* Four (4) years of related experience in accounting field* Additional education may be considered as a substitute for the minimum experience requirement: + Associate’s degree and two (2) years of related experience in accounting field + Bachelor’s degree* Demonstrated knowledge of account reconciliation functions* Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).* Excellent written and verbal communication skills to be able to provide excellent customer service.* Strong organizational and detail-oriented skills.* Ability to operate general office equipment such as copiers, calculators, fax machines, and personal computers.**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS*** Associates Degree in Accounting* Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)* Experience in a University setting* Familiarity with FAMIS, USAS, and Laserfiche.SALARY: up to $36,192/annually, approximately.* $17.40/hourly***NOTE: Employment may be impacted by the Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025 and the moratorium issued by Texas Governor Abbott on January 27, 2026.*****BENEFITS *(rules, policies, eligibility apply)****From our generous* *benefits package* *and professional development opportunities, to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence, the Island University is an engaging and rewarding place to work.**Insurance** Medical + $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value). + Up to 83% of premium covered by the university: - Employee and Spouse - Employee and Children - Employee and Family coverage* Dental & Vision* Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account*On-campus wellness opportunities**Work Life Solutions:** Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources*Tuition Benefits:** Public Loan Forgiveness* Book scholarships* 100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year (other rules may apply).*Retirement** Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)* Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan*Time Off:** 8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month.* 8 hours of sick leave time off every month.* 8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave.* 12-15 paid holidays each year.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. #J-18808-Ljbffr