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) (https://www.tarleton.edu/scholarships/employees/) - 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 (https://www.tarleton.edu/hr/masters-educational-assistance-eligibility-guidelines/) - 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 (https://www.tarleton.edu/hr/benefits/)
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 (https://www.tarleton.edu/hr/benefits/)
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.
Founded in 1899, Tarleton State University a founding member of The Texas A&M University System, has a rich history and tradition through generations that have inspired educational excellence. Tarleton maintains a commitment to transformational student experiences and career readiness supported by engaged faculty, staff, and alumni mentors. Tarleton State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), earned the prestigious designation of Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, and is a member of the NCAA Division I, Western Athletic Conference.
Strategic Planning for the Next Decade - Tarleton Forward 2030 (https://web.tarleton.edu/tarletonforward/)
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Employee Services (https://www.tarleton.edu/hr/index.html)
Benefits
University Leadership (https://web.tarleton.edu/president/)
Research and Economic Development
Traditions and History (https://www.tarleton.edu/traditions/index.html)
Tarleton State University is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer. If you have questions about submitting your application, please contact employment@tarleton.edu .
