Financial Accountant I

Agency

Department

The Financial Accountant I, under direction, performs entry-level professional accounting.

Please Note: The salary is determined in accordance with the University's compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates' education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position.

Responsibilities:

• Perform accounting work to include the recording, examining, and analyzing financial records, documents or reports. Prepares and analyzes financial transactions. Audits accounting and financial documents for accuracy and completeness. Reconciles accounts. Reviews and object codes/account numbers to pending or suspended vouchering the accounting system. Researches discrepancies and reports findings.

• Answers general accounting questions and questions related to reconciliation statues and has the decision-making ability to ensure documents and entered appropriately and applied to the correct FAMIS account. Provides technical assistance regarding accounting procedures. Assures compliance with standards, policies and procedures.

• Reviews procurement card and travel expense reports using the system of record, for accuracy and completeness in accordance with State, local, Systems and University polices and guidelines.

• Responds to inquires regarding policies and procedures for accuracy and completeness in accordance with State Local and University policies and guidelines. Reviews spending reports to ensure accuracy and identify input errors, rejects, or dispenses item to appropriate personnel to resolve timely.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Accounting experience in a business office preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Oral and written communication skills.

• Customer service skills.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Special Requirements:

• Applicants with equivalent experience in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree may be considered. One year of the related experience is the equivalent of one college year. Applicants being considered for the equivalency must have four years of related experience to meet the equivalency in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree plus the minimum required years of experience. Applicants being considered for the equivalency must have a total of four years of experience.

Job Posting Close Date:  

• 02/18/2026

Required Attachments: 

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box.  Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional. 

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae 

• Cover Letter 

Application Submission Guidelines:  

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site. 

The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or [email protected] should you need assistance with the online application process. 

Background Check Requirements: 

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.