Job Title

　　TFS Budgets and Accounting Department Head

　　Agency

　　Texas A&M Forest Service

　　Department

　　Fiad Associate Director's Office

　　Proposed Minimum Salary

　　$8,833.34 monthly

　　Job Location

　　College Station, Texas

　　Job Type

　　Staff

　　Job Description

　　The Budgets & Accounting Department Head reports to the Associate Director for Finance and Administration. This position serves as the fiscal officer for the agency and is responsible for the accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, general accounting and financial reporting for the agency.

　　Responsibilities:-Directly supervise day-to-day activities of 2 team leaders and responsible for total staff of 10. Assist with their training, professional development and evaluate their performance.-Prepare or oversee the preparation of all fiscal reports, to include: legislative appropriations request, annual financial report, annual operating budget and other financial reports required by the State, System, or agency management.-Perform financial analyses and prepare ad-hoc reports.-Assist agency leadership and staff with resolution of fiscal-related problems.-Oversee and direct the activities related to the accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, general accounting and financial reporting.-Represent TAMFS in various System and State meetings, work groups, training sessions, etc.-Coordinate completion of all required accounting and reporting related to emergency response incidents.

　　-Perform cash management activities of agency for both state and local funds.

　　-Review financial records and initial corrections as needed.-Other duties as assigned.

　　Texas A&M Forest Service offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, retirement benefits, paid-time off and health and lifestyle programs, education incentives and tuition reimbursement opportunities.

　　Education and Experience:Required Education: Bachelors degree in Business Administration.

　　Preferred Education: Major in Accounting.Required Experience: Minimum of five (5) years experience in responsible accounting position with a minimum of three (3) years supervisory experience. Experience in one or more of the following: accounts receivable, accounts payable, general accounting, budgeting, financial reporting. Preferred Experience: Experience in a fiscal office operation at a Texas A&M University System institution.

　　Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Required Knowledge: Microsoft Word and Excel.

　　Preferred Knowledge: Governmental accounting. FAMIS and USAS systems.

　　Required Skills: Sound judgement. Strong analytical and interpersonal skills.Required Abilities: Work independently. Multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

　　Registrations, Certifications, and Licenses:Required: Valid Texas Drivers license.

　　Preferred: CPA

　　Applicant Instructions:

　　Resume, rcover letter and transcript(s) (if applicable) are REQUIRED to be uploaded to application. References will be added in the secondary questionnaire section. Certifications are preferred to be uploaded to the application. Documents/certifications can be uploaded in the "My Experience" page in the "Resume/CV section. More than one document can be uploaded; just click the "Upload" button for each document. Documents can only be loaded at this time and cannot be uploaded once the application is submitted. If there are any issues uploading documents, please contact 979-458-6690. Please check your spam folder in case more information is sent in regards to this position.

　　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.

　　Fulfilling the service component of a land-grant university system, Texas A&M Forest Service is a proud member of The Texas A&M University System.  Celebrating 100 years of service, this state agency was created in 1915 by the 34th Texas Legislature. Each state in the nation has a state forestry agency, but Texas was the first to establish its state forestry agency as part of a land-grant college. Texas A&M Forest Service is recognized as the leader in defining forestry for the future of Texas and the nation. Applied programs include forest and tree development; wildfire prevention, mitigation, and protection; urban and community forestry; and a host of innovative forest sustainability programs. Texas A&M Forest Service works to ensure the state’s forests, trees, and related natural resources are conserved and continue to provide a sustainable flow of environmental and economic benefits.

　　Texas A&M Forest Service Career Site (https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/Careers/)

　　Benefits - Besides getting to work for a highly-acclaimed state forestry agency with top-notch staff, there are many tangible benefits that go along with working with Texas A&M Forest Service .  Exceptional health insurance is a huge economic benefit for employees.  In addition to medical and life insurance, there are also options of dental, vision, long-term disability, and more.  Paid vacation and sick leave and strong retirement plans round out a great benefit package.

　　Texas A&M Forest Service is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Veterans / Disability Employer.

　　If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (979) 458-6690.