Financial Accountant I at Texas Biomedical Research Institute in San Antonio, Texas

Job Description:

The Financial Accountant I performs professional-level accounting work requiring the analysis and reporting related to accounting transactions. Must have knowledge of the theory and practice of recording, classifying, examining and analyzing data of records, accounting, and financial transactions.

The Role:

• Performs account analyses to ensure proper recording for grants and general ledger
• Prepares journal entries for review and approval
• Prepares statements, schedules, spreadsheets for reporting purposes
• Maintains and reconciles journals, various ledgers and accounts, and examines all transactions for accuracy and appropriateness
• Assist with maintaining the fixed asset records, schedules and spreadsheets including additions, retirements, transfer, and annual physical inventory
• Reviews purchase requisitions and expense reimbursement requests
• Commit to and abide by the character of Texas Biomedical Research Institute's Core Values of Teamwork, Integrity, Diversity, Excellence and Safety (TIDES).

Our Ideal Candidate:

• High School Diploma or equivalent plus 5 years of accounting related experience required or Bachelor's degree with a concentration in finance/accounting plus 1 year of accounting experience preferred
• Must have intermediate proficiency or higher Excel and Adobe skill
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills and high degree of analytical ability

Requires:

• Theory, principles, and practices of general accounting, financial record keeping and financial reporting
• Ability to present clear and concise reports
• Ability to analyze, evaluate and resolve accounting issues
• Ability to read and interpret complex financial and accounting documents

Who We Are:

Texas Biomedical Research Institute is one of the world's leading independent biomedical research institutions dedicated to advancing global human health through innovative biomedical research. Texas Biomed aims to unravel the mysteries of infectious diseases through innovative thinking, creative problem solving and cutting edge technologies.

What We Can Offer You:

• Competitive pay
• 7% Employer-Funded retirement contribution starting day one
• Full insurance benefits
• Holidays, PTO and a paid week off in the last week of December
• Remote or Hybrid work environment
• We are proud of our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging!

Texas Biomedical Research Institute provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

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