Job Description Summary

Responsible for the production, review, and distribution of accounting and budget reports. Reconciles multiple general ledger accounts on a routine basis. Reviews controls and quality measures of the payment and budget process.; Work hours: Mon-Fri; 8 AM-5 PM or as work requirements indicate; after 5:00 p.m. and weekends may be required occasionally. Remote and/or Hybrid work option is available.

                                                                   

Job Description

Responsible for the production, review, and distribution of accounting and budget reports. Reconciles multiple general ledger accounts on a routine basis. Reviews controls and quality measures of the payment and budget process.; Work hours: Mon-Fri; 8 AM-5 PM or as work requirements indicate; after 5:00 p.m. and weekends may be required occasionally

Responsibilities:

-45% Serves as the contact person for state funding issues. Implements procedures to ensure proper reporting related to state funding. Maintains accounts within the USAS fund group, including account documentation, review of expenditures, review of proper coding, and recommendation of changes in account structure to improve transparency. Prepares journal entries and reconciliations related to state accounts. Prepares all reporting related to state accounts. Maintains accounting analysis for state payroll accounts.

-30% Prepares monthly reconciliations for assigned clearing accounts. Conducts research and prepares entries to maintain the Banner to FAMIS suspense account. Creates entries to process departmental transfer requests.

-10% Conducts Canopy/FAMIS trainings to campus faculty & staff. Provides exemplary service to campus departments while assisting with monitoring of accounts.

-10% Assists with annual financial reports and related schedules as needed.

-5% Manages accounting related projects as instructed by the Director of Accounting Services. This may include implementation of new technology, review of current procedures or process improvement opportunities or any additional duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:
-Bachelorâ™s degree in Accounting or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
-Four years of progressively responsible accounting experience which includes budget preparation, reporting and analysis.

Preferred Education and Experience:

-Six years of related experience

-Higher education experience

-Experience with the Uniform State Accounting System (USAS), Texas A&M FAMIS, Banner Student Information System

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
-Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software. Oral and written communication skills. Customer service and problem-solving skills.
-Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.