Job TitleFinancial Accountant I Agency Texas A&M Forest Service Department Payroll & Support Services Department Proposed Minimum Salary$4,500.00 monthly Job LocationCollege Station, Texas Job TypeStaff Job Description The Financial Accountant I position performs payroll accounting duties in the Payroll Office including setting up new employees, processing biweekly and monthly payrolls, and assisting employees with payroll related problems. Also, this position completes Verification of State Service for employees, contacting state agencies, confirming longevity, hazard duty pay and leave accruals. Responsibilities: -Reviews and researches information and transactions to detect and resolve payroll discrepancies. Assists employees with complex questions. -Assist in preparing, reviewing, verifying, and posting monthly and biweekly payrolls. -Processes paperwork for new employees and enters information into the payroll system. Maintains and updates payroll records. -Review supplemental pay submissions for accuracy and compliance then entering them as payroll inputs or on-demand payments. -Work retro payroll reports and make sure employees are correctly deducted for TRS or ORP and benefits. -Verifies projects, hours worked, and pay adjustments, and posts information to designated records. -Responds to and resolves inquiries regarding paychecks or payroll reporting. -Completes Verification of State Service for employees, contacting state agencies, and confirms longevity/hazard duty pay and leave accruals. -Performs other related duties as assigned. -Other duties as assigned. 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 years business experience in accounting, a payroll office environment or fiscal office at a TAMUS institute Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Required Knowledge: Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Required Skills: Excellent communication skills Required Abilities: Ability to comprehend and apply rules and regulations; sound judgement; great attention to detail; strong interpersonal skills; working knowledge of Excel and Word; basic understanding of general accounting principles; ability to work independently and perform duties in a time sensitive environment 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.  Documents can only be loaded at this time and cannot be uploaded once the application is submitted.  If there are any issues uploading documents, please contact 979-458-6690. Please check your spam folder in case more information is sent regarding this position. 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/Veterans/Disability Employer. The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS. The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee. Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees. External Applicants - Applicants not currently employed by a Texas A&M System member may Search Postings and apply for positions within one or more A&M System members by selecting the job posting. Internal Applicants - This site lists job postings throughout The Texas A&M University System. It is intended for applicants not currently employed by a member of the system. Current employees should apply for jobs on the Internal Career site. The Texas A&M System is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.

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