Job Title
Accounting Assistant III
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 supporting the banking and
associated functions.
The Accounting Assistant III, under supervision of a Financial
Accountant III, is responsible for reconciling multiple local bank
accounts, performing daily banking functions, and providing
essential support to the accounting department's accounting
operations.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Treasury and Cash Operations Support: 45%
- Download reports for local bank activity and prepare entries to
include American Express Monthly Statements, Chase Paymentech
Monthly Statements, CANOPY reports, PayPal, Parking Garage, GR
Reports, and Argos
Perform Various banking functions to include stop payments,
wire transfers and verification of positive pay
Responsible for answering disputes on credit cards and ACH
Prepare excel spreadsheets for bank 21 and 117
Reconciliations: 40%
- Review and reconcile all local bank accounts between the
University's bank and general ledger as well as an associated 3-way
reconciliation.
- Review and reconcile the University's Petty Cash
reconciliation.
Accounting Operations Support: 15%
- Submits Unclaimed Property on an annual basis
- Create and manage two logbooks and batch and complete data
entry of two separate years during AFR
- Assists with data entry, on occasion, or during end of month
close
- Enter USAS Journal entry batches and manage the logs for J and
D batches
- Responsible for managing Laserfiche access and removal of
access for the FUN Group
- Verify user list once a year and compare to IT's User List for
GR and Laserfiche
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or GED
- Four (4) years of related experience in accounting field
- Additional education may be used as a substitute for the
minimum experience requirements:
- Associate's Degree and two (2) years of related experience in
accounting field; OR
- Bachelor's Degree
- Demonstrated knowledge of account reconciliation functions
- Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel,
Word, and PowerPoint).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to be able to
provide excellent customer service.
- Strong organizational and detail-oriented skills.
- Ability to operate general office equipment such as copiers,
calculators, fax machines, and personal computers.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate's Degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business
Administration, or related field
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, and Outlook)
- Experience in a University setting
- Familiarity with FAMIS, USAS, and Laserfiche.
SALARY: Up to $17.40 Hourly ($36,192.00 Annual,
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.
To apply, visit https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TAMUCC_External/job/Corpus-Christi-TX/Accounting-Assistant-III_R-097469
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