Agency

Department

The System Offices is one of several system members within the Texas A&M University System representing one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a network of 12 universities, a comprehensive health science center, eight state agencies, Texas A&M – Fort Worth and the Texas A&M - RELLIS Campus. The Texas A&M University System mission is to provide education, conduct research, commercialize technology, offer training, and deliver services for the people of Texas and beyond.

The System Offices, within the Texas A&M University System, provides an outstanding benefits package including, but not limited to: competitive health benefits; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; a defined benefit retirement plan to include an employer contribution through Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS); if applicable, a defined contribution retirement plan to include an employer contribution through an approved ORP vendor: additional voluntary tax deferred annuity (TDA) options; tuition assistance; and wellness programs to promote work/life balance.

Salary:

$3,657.33 - $6,000.00 per month commensurate with experience.

Job Description Summary:

The Financial Accountant II, under minimal supervision, is responsible for providing accounting or business support to a designated unit, department, college, or other System member; serving as a resource within their unit for other staff members; auditing, reporting, reconciling, tracking, reviewing, or approving actions on their designated accounts and/or assigned duties; and managing projects, reports, or functions with routine processes.

Responsibilities:
Accounting / Business Support

Processing all incoming checks, ACH, and wire payments:

- Code and log the payments.

- Process the desktop deposit for all incoming checks.

- Post the payments to the accounting system.

- Verify posting and submit corrections as needed.

- Create invoices if necessary for payments and update corresponding obligations in database.

- Mark invoices paid and update obligations with the appropriate status in database.

Royalty distribution payments:

- Maintain distribution policies within the database.

- Create and export distributions for payment.

- Send supporting documentation to third parties.

- Track payment status of distributions and follow up on unpaid items.

- Work with the vendor help team to maintain royalty vendors.

Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Two years of related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Office.

- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding.

- Strong organizational skills and the ability to work well independently and as a member of a team.

- Ability to solve problems and apply solutions.

- Ability to apply rules and regulations in a complex environment.

- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Other Requirements:

This is a security-sensitive position and is restricted to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents only. Only complete applications will be considered for employment at The Texas A&M System Offices. Incomplete job application data could result in your application being rejected without an option to reapply. A cover letter and resume may be required in addition to a completed employment application.

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.