Financial Accountant II

Job Title

Financial Accountant II

Agency

Texas A&M University - Texarkana

Department

Accounting Office

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Texarkana, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

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 the Financial Accounting Management Information System (FAMIS), the Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS) and other accounting systems as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Responsible for TAMU-T inventory of capital assets including but not limited to:

* all inventory of equipment

* assignment of "Inventory Numbers" and "Property of Labels" to all university purchases as mandated by the state inventory control policies

* moving all surplus equipment to surplus storage

* coordination of all property transfers to efficiently relocate property to School Districts, Computer Recovery, Prison Systems, and Departments within the university or other state agencies

* updating barcoding system for accurate record keeping

* monthly reconciliation of inventory

* assisting Assistant Controller and Controller with data entry, data analysis, reconciliation, and preparation of fiscal information

* Acts as:
State Agency Property Manager, administrator of surplus sales, inventory liaison with State Comptroller's Office, Texas Building and Procurement Commission, State Auditor's Office and liaison between faculty and vendors.

* Performs accounting functions necessary to maintain capital (fixed) assets (FFX) in Financial Accounting Management Information System (FAMIS) and the Capital Asset Note Submission System (CANSS).

* Records all Construction in Progress projects. Reconcile project dollars to be reclassified to assigned class codes.

* Prepares annual inventory reconciliation for annual financial report.

* Enter warrant hold drawdowns from state in USAS.

* Prepares grant draws and various grant reports.

* Prepares and enters journal entries, voucher corrections, cash receipts, and other necessary entries into the financial accounting system.

* Prepares monthly endowment entries for submission to System office and prepare quarterly endowment reconciliation

* Reviews daily disbursements for compliance with accounting policies and procedures. Prepares vouchers for mailing.

* Analyze financial data. Develop schedules and prepare financial reports.

* Assist with the preparation of the Annual Financial Report (AFR).

* Must be able to make independent and informed accounting decisions based upon generally accepted accounting principles and perform these functions in multiple and varied accounting systems.

* This position is responsible for communication and interaction with students, faculty, staff, and external parties. Duties include providing solutions to conflicts and discrepancies.

* Conducts training for the university administration, departmental managers, and staff under the supervision of the Assistant Controller and Controller.

* Works with Assistant Controller and Controller on additional financial accounting reports for capital assets submitted to include but not limited to Legislative Budget Board and the Texas A&M University System.

* This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Minimum 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.

* Oral and written communication skills.

* Customer service skills.

Preferred Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in accounting.

* Knowledge of federal and state regulations, fund accounting, and higher education accounting or auditing

* Strong organizational skills and the ability to work well independently

* Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify and assess risk and determine compliance

Other Requirements

* Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel.

* Experience with MS Office

* Strong organizational skills and the ability to work well independently

* Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify and assess risk and determine compliance

* Ability to work as a member of a team.

* Ability to maintain confidentiality

* Ability to occasionally travel and work beyond normal working office hours

SUPERVISION OF PERSONNEL:

This position generally does not supervise employees.

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