Financial Accountant I

Job Title Financial Accountant I Agency Prairie View A&M University Department Procurement & Disbursement Serv Proposed Minimum Salary $3,194.
84 monthly Job Location Prairie View, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description This position may pay more than the minimum proposed salary listed above, depending on experience and/or qualifications of the selected candidate.
The Financial Accountant I, under direction, performs entry-level professional accounting.
Responsibilities: Preform 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: 1/15/24 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 jobs@pvamu.
edu 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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.
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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.