Accounting Assistant III

## Accounting Assistant IIIApplylocations:
Corpus Christi, TXtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
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, Pay Pal, 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:

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