Financial Accountant

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

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.

• Coordinate and support accounts receivable activities and related financial operations for supported Agri Life agencies.
• Coordinate and process deposits and banking transactions for supported Agri Life 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.

Required

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 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.

• Health, dental, vision, life and long‑term disability insurance with Texas A&M Agri Life 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 Agri Life

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.