Financial Accountant II

Agency

Department

Primary Responsibility:

Administers university property accounting, reconciles asset balances, and prepares general ledger entries.

Primary Duties:

· Reconciles capital and controlled asset balances.

· Prepares general ledger entries in FAMIS, the university’s financial accounting system, and in USAS, the State of Texas accounting system, as assigned.

· Prepares monthly and year-end reports of asset purchases and disposals,.

· Manages asset changes, performs error checks, and addresses discrepancies.

· Reviews asset purchases and item costs to ensure correct coding.

· Reviews asset disposal requests for accuracy and performs disposal in FAMIS upon approval.

· Assists Facilities Services with annual physical inventory through the compilation of missing assets lists and data entry of missing asset disposals.

· Coordinates with departments to ensure assets are tagged timely and proper documentation is maintained.

· Responds to department property inquiries in a timely and professional manner.

· Provides accurate information and assists with resolving issues related to fixed asset processes.

· Collaborates with other departments as needed to ensure accurate and consistent responses.

· Ensures assets are properly transferred.

· Contributes to process improvements for asset management.

Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in related field , or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

· Broad knowledge of general accounting procedures, preferably with a state agency and/or higher education institution

· Analytical ability to review and audit documents and reconcile accounts

· Excellent organizational skills to maintain accounting records

· Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to ascertain needs and identify appropriate actions

· Excellent written communication skills and ability to compose own correspondence and reports

· Excellent keyboarding skills

· Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

· Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment and act upon decisions within scope of delegated authority

Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter

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.