Accounting Assistant III

About the role

The Accounting Assistant, under general supervision, provides support for the State Accounting Manager. This position is part of the third-largest institution in The Texas A&M University System, East Texas A&M University (ETAMU).

Responsibilities

• Applies, interprets, and communicates policies and procedures and serves as a resource for answering questions regarding policies.
• Maintains a variety of fiscal and administrative records.
• Posts information to agency records and modifies forms or records.
• Verifies, processes, and reviews forms, reports, and other documents.
• Performs reconciliations of various funds and accounts.
• Affords assistance with various reporting obligations performed by accounting.
• Contributes to the effective team management of all relevant problems, issues and opportunities.
• Completes other required tasks as assigned.
• Contributes to data entry and edits in USAS (Uniform Statewide Accounting System).
• Contributes to reconciliation and clearing of outstanding items in Revolving account.
• Contributes to timely and accurate submission of tuition remission, and sales tax remittance.
• Contributes to review of departmental deposits and related follow up on any issues.
• Affords assistance with duties imperative to the department’s function.
• Assists State Accounting Manager with duties imperative to the department’s function.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience / Knowledge / Skills: Four (4) years of related experience. Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to: Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
• Licensing/Professional Certifications: None

Preferred Education / Skills/ Experience

• Preferred Degree: Degree Preferred.
• Preferred Experience: Experience in higher education. Knowledge of and experience with Famis, Cascade (or Word Press) and Banner.

Skills

• Ability to supervise and assist with training student workers.