Financial Accountant I

Job Title

Financial Accountant I

Agency

Texas A&M Forest Service

Department

Payroll & Support Services Department

Proposed Minimum Salary

$4,250.00 monthly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Financial Accountant I is responsible for all credit card programs, assisting with vehicle fleet management and serving as the Uniform Coordinator for the agency.

Responsibilities:

• Credit Card Program: Performs duties of credit card coordinator which include: (a) controlling credit programs by issuing and canceling of cards, (b) monitoring credit card usage through both manual methods and bank software programs to ensure compliance with program regulations and procedures, (c) reconcile credit card clearing accounts, (d) provide annual reports to management on compliance reviews, (e) maintain written procedures, (f) review on-line training course for compliance and improvements needed, (g) assist credit card holders with questions.

• Uniform Coordinator: Maintain uniform program for agency which includes: (a) acting as liaison with uniform vendors, (b) assisting employees with uniform-related problems, (c) manage employee accounts with vendor, (d) monitor, reconcile an submit uniform allowances at end of fiscal year and beginning of new fiscal year, (e) review and maintain Uniform Procedures for the agency.

• Vehicle Fleet Management; assist with reporting and reviews of fleet data into TxFS Fleet System.

• Backs up property management and vehicle fleet management.

Benefits: Texas A&M University System strives to support the health and wellness needs of our diverse workforce. Texas A&M Forest Service offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off and health and lifestyle programs as well as educational incentives and tuition reimbursement opportunities.

Education and Experience:

Required Education: Bachelor's degree in a business related field.

Preferred Education: Major in Accounting or Finance

Required Experience: None

Preferred Experience: Two (2) years business experience in accounting

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Required Knowledge: Working knowledge of Word and Excel

Required Skills: Excellent communication skills

Required Abilities: Work in a time sensitive environment with deadlines.

Perform all duties with minimal direction and supervision. Review, interpret and apply Federal and State policies and procedures to Agency credit card programs. Multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Registrations, Certifications, and Licenses:

Required: Texas Drivers' license or ability to acquire one within 30 days.

Applicant Instructions:

Resume, cover letter and transcript(s) are REQUIRED to be uploaded to application. References are required to be entered in the secondary questionnaire section of the application.

Certifications are preferred to be uploaded to the application. Documents/certifications can be uploaded in the "My Experience" page in the "Resume/CV section.  More than one document can be uploaded; just click the "Upload" button for each document.

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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.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.