Job Title Financial Accountant I Agency Texas A&M Forest Service Department Budgets & Accounting Department Proposed Minimum Salary $4,500.00 monthly Job Location College Station, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description The Financial Accountant I is responsible for performing financial reporting and serving as a resource in all areas of operations within the Budgets & Accounting Department. This position reports to and works closely with the Budgets & Accounting Department Head. Responsibilities: - Assists with preparation of financial reports, including annual operating budget, annual financial report, legislative appropriation request, research expenditures report and other required or ad-hoc reports. -Performs analyses, prepares and enters FAMIS and USAS financial transaction entries, processes accounting corrections and review account activity to assist departments. -Serves as backup to accounts receivable Financial Accountant II. -Coordinates document storage, retention and destruction for department records. -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 education incentives and tuition reimbursement opportunities. Education and Experience: Required Education: Bachelor's degree in business-related field. Preferred Education: Accounting or Finance major Required Experience: None - this is an entry level position. Preferred Experience: Experience in fiscal office operation at a Texas A&M University System institution. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Required Knowledge: Microsoft Word and Excel. Preferred Knowledge: Advanced knowledge of governmental and higher education fiscal operations. Required Skills: Strong interpersonal skills Required Abilities: Comprehend and apply rules and regulations. Sound judgement. Great attention to detail. Registrations, Certifications, and Licenses: Required: Texas drivers license or ability to obtain one within 30 days of date of hire. 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 in regards to 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.