Financial Accountant II

Job Title

Financial Accountant II

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department

Accounting Services

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs. As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.

TAMU-CC's beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.

PURPOSE

This position is responsible for reconciling and clearing out various reconciliations. This position also serves as co-security officer for Marketplace and FAMIS/USAS liaison.

The Financial Accountant II, under supervision of the Accounting Manager, is responsible for reconciling various bank and clearing accounts, supporting essential accounting functions within the department, and serving as a co-security officer for Marketplace while acting as a liaison for FAMIS/USAS.

DESCRIPTION

Functional Area 1: Reconciliations

Percent Effort: 25%

• Analyze and prepare high-volume account reconciliation.
• Perform advanced assignments and serve as a resource to recognize, investigate, and resolve outstanding items through entries, meetings, correspondence, identifying corrections, and follow-up.
• Work with other reconcilers to resolve issues.

Functional Area 2: Marketplace Co-Security Officer/FAMIS/USAS liaison

Percent Effort: 20%

• Serve as co-consultant on Marketplace.
• Processes E-commerce Applications from Departments that commit to building a Marketplace site.
• Provides training to departments on how to build a site and guides the departments thru the entire testing phase of site development.
• Serves as liaison for FAMIS/USAS. Including completing FAMIS exit checklists and USAS semiannual verification.
• Train the campus community on various training courses for Accounting Services including Departmental Correction Request (DCR's), FAMIS, Canopy, and Marketplace.

Functional Area 3: Accountant Operations

Percent Effort: 25%

• Serves as accountant for Institutional Advancement.
• Completes IA's reconciliations, ATR's weekly, Foundation Report annually, and the GDGE quarterly.
• Act as a consultant on accounting matters and assists various departments in applying financial data to solve operating problems.

Functional Area 4: Student Supervision

Percent Effort: 15%

• Responsible for training students on data entry to AMIS, batching, scanning, and filing
• Review scanned items and special projects
• Review batch logs to ensure batches are in FAMIS and Laserfiche
• Review resumes and set up interviews with potential student workers
• Complete the actions in Workday for hiring, discharging, change of source of funds for all work study students, interns, and temporary staff
• SEOTY: Prepare nomination and attend ceremony for Student of the Year. Attend appreciation luncheon
• Receive time sheets from students every two weeks, review them, and approve to be paid.

Functional Area 5: Operational

Percent Effort: 15%

• Assist in the preparation of the Annual Financial Report
• Set up and maintain account controls and records including set up of New Account Requests, Account Attributes changes of responsible persons, departments, year-end processes, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or closely related field.

• Two (2) years of related experience in accounting field including one (1) year of Supervisory experience.

• Additional education and/or experience may be considered as a substitution for the minimum requirements.

• High School Diploma/GED and six (6) years of related experience in accounting field including one (1) year of Supervisory experience.

• Associate degree and four (4) years of related experience in accounting field including one (1) year of Supervisory experience.

• Master's degree.

• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).

• Excellent accounting and reconciliation skills and ability to multitask.

• Ability to communicate effectively.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in Accounting or related field
• Progressively responsible experience in accounting, financial reporting, and/or financial systems.
• Experience in the financial department for an institution of higher education.
• Familiarity with FAMIS, BANNER, Business Objects, Laserfiche and USAS

SALARY: Up to $4,250 Monthly (Up to $51,000 Annually, Approximately)

NOTE: Employment may be impacted by the Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025 and the moratorium issued by Texas Governor Abbott on January 27, 2026.

BENEFITS (rules, policies, eligibility apply)

From our generous benefits package and professional development opportunities, to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence, the Island University is an engaging and rewarding place to work.

INSURANCE:

• Medical

• $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value).

• Up to 83% of premium covered by the university:

• Employee and Spouse

• Employee and Children

• Employee and Family coverage

• Dental & Vision

• Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account

DUAL CAREER PARTNER PROGRAM

ON-CAMPUS WELLNESS OPPORTUNITIES

Work Life Solutions:

• Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources

Tuition Benefits:

• Public Loan Forgiveness
• Book scholarships
• 100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year (other rules may apply).

Retirement:

• Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)
• Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan

Time Off:

• 8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month.
• 8 hours of sick leave time off every month.
• 8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave.
• 12-15 paid holidays each year.

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.