Job Title

Financial Accountant I

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

Student Accounts

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Stephenville, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Financial Accountant I, under general supervision, performs entry level accounting work and a variety of business activities requiring independent judgment. This includes compliance with regulations and policies, to include reconciliation, auditing, preparing and examining financial records, documents or reports.

Position is in-office located on the Tarleton main campus in Stephenville, Texas with work hours of Mon-Fri; 8 AM-5 PM or as work requirements indicate. Serves as Campus Security Officer (CSA).

Must have the ability to work remotely at the request of the university in times of inclement weather or other special circumstances.

Job Duties:

15% Reconciliation and audit of Banner/Wells Fargo daily banking.

20% Responsible for PCI annual certification process, which includes providing training to departmental staff regarding Self-Assessment Questionnaire completion. Works with IT security to ensure all schedules are complete and entered into the Campus Guard system by due dates. Responsible for compliance of PCI DSS standards, which includes inventory and inspection of machines and PCI training assignments.

25% Provides support for University Departments using TouchNet MarketPlace services for storefront and online credit card payments. Creates store set up to include new products, graphics, streamlined revenue to accounts, and updates products and events within the enterprise as needed.

10% Assists with the processing of multiple Banner workflow processes within the department.

10% Provides exemplary customer service to students, parents, vendors, staff and faculty regarding student accounts.

5% - Processes daily refund checks.

5% Prepares correspondence to solicit social security numbers for 1098-T Tax credit submission.

5% Processes the short-term loan and book loan file up to census dates each semester to load to Banner.

5% Other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.

Knowledge of accounting procedures and reconciliation.

Verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Customer service and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Two years of related experience.

Accounting experience in a business office preferred.

Salary

Commensurate with experience

Salary Range

The target base annual salary range is $44,000 to $55,50.50 and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position. Tarleton State University offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. As part of the Tarleton family, the following benefits are also available to full time and qualifying part time employees:

Educational Benefits - employee perks that help enrich, grow, and foster career and professional development:

Family Education Benefit (Tuition Scholarship) – scholarship opportunities for Tarleton employees, their spouses, or their dependents available after 6 months of continued full-time employment. Click the link to learn more about this incredible Texan benefit!

Masters Educational Assistance – is designed to invest in and assist employees further their knowledge, skills, and job effectiveness through 100% of eligible tuition and fees being paid on enrollment. Click link for additional guidelines and details!

Employee Health, Wellness, and Financial Planning

Fully covered employee health insurance

Reimbursement of Insurance Premium Deductions! The State of Texas contributes to eligible employees’ insurance coverages as of the 1st day of the month following 60 days of employment in an eligible position. For those who elect coverage PRIOR to the first of the month after 60 days of employment, Tarleton State University will reimburse employees the State contribution towards health coverage during those first 60 days.

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement and Insurance programs

Paid Leave

Tarleton employees enjoy one of the greatest PTO packages in the area!

Paid sick leave

Holiday pay

Vacation

Longevity pay

Paid Birthday Leave – Tarleton State University awards all leave-eligible employees paid time off for their birthday!

Other

Complimentary tickets to all Athletic and Performing Fine Arts events!

Tarleton Employees enjoy two complimentary general admission tickets for athletics and performing fine arts events on campus! Join Texan Nation on the bleachers or in the auditorium.

Employee Wellness Release Time

Staff Gym Membership Discount with Campus Recreation

and other Tarleton Discounts

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

Application Procedure:

During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via "Submit" action.

Employment applications must include:

Completed online application

Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications

Curriculum Vitae or Resume

At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information

Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered.  Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.  “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application.  Incomplete applications will not be considered

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.