Job Title Financial Accountant I Agency Texas A&M University Department FMO Financial Management Operations Proposed Minimum Salary $3,910.40 monthly Job Location College Station, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description A Glimpse of the Job The Financial Accountant I performs entry-level professional accounting. As a part of the Division of Finance and Business Services, Financial Management Operations is an employee-centric organization that provides accounting services in partnership with our stakeholders. By promoting high standards of efficiency, integrity, innovation and customer satisfaction, we ensure financial compliance and accountability to Texas A&M University and its constituents. Essential Duties/Tasks: + Inventory Certification - Organize and coordinate annual fixed asset inventory certifications. Track progress of certifications and ensure accurate data entry and updates. Manage asset changes, perform error checks, and address discrepancies for compliance with State, System, & University policies to ensure decreased risk. Investigate missing or mis-accounted assets and report findings. Contribute to process improvements for inventory certification and asset management. Supports six TAMUS agencies. + Label Print & Distribution - Print asset labels daily, locate/print control record, match, and mail to departments. Weekly label reprinting for asset updates and department requests. + Internal & External Customer Support - Respond to department and system member inquiries via phone calls, emails, and the ticketing system in a timely and professional manner. Provide accurate information and assist with resolving issues related to fixed asset processes, policies, or procedures. Document and track inquiries, ensuring follow-up and resolution of outstanding requests. Collaborate with other departments as needed to ensure accurate and consistent responses. + Inventory Audit - Conduct departmental physical inventory audit to ensure compliance with State, System, & University rules and regulations. + Risk Assessment & Spot Audit - Prepare and analyze inventory certification data for risk assessment. Conduct spot inventory audit on elevated risk departments to ensure compliance with State, System, & University rules and regulations. + Asset Disposals - Reviews asset disposal requests for accuracy and performs disposal in FAMIS upon approval. Processes forms for located assets, requests for asset to be undisposed and updates asset location and status in FAMIS. + Manual Transfers - Manually transfer assets in FFX that are not processed through the Transfer Departmental Property (TDP) process in Canopy. + Document Imaging & Record Retention - Scans and loads documents into imaging system for team and performs annual record retention. + Backup - Backup other Financial Accountant I position on Property Management tasks as necessary. What you need to know Salary: $46,924.80 annually. Special Instructions: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload these in the CV/Resume section. Other: This is an on-site position in College Station, TX. Required Education and Experience: + Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience. + No experience required. Preferred Qualifications + Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business-related field. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities + Skilled in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, and Word + Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally + Excellent customer service skills + Ability to keep track of multiple tasks, maintain orderly systems, and effectively manage resources or information + Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage workloads efficiently + Ability to identify problems and propose solutions or approaches + Ability to work effectively with others in a team environment + Maintains careful attention to detail, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and thoroughly + Ability to learn new skills and adjust to changing tasks or environments + Ability to analyze situations and make informed decisions + Ability to work independently, take initiative, and show responsibility for tasks and project + Openness to acquiring new knowledge and improving skills Other Requirements and Factors + This position is security sensitive. + This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures. + All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements. Why Texas A&M University? Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values (https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service. We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.  + Health (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/medical/) , dental (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/dental/) , vision (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/vision-insurance/) , life and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/life-add/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums + 12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays + Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html)  and at least  eight hours of paid vacation each (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html) month + Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas + Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/) + Professional Development: All employees have access to free  LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/) training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more + Employee Tuition Assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance/) and Educational Release time (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/educational.html) for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee 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.