FBS Administrator III

Texas A&M University System; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University System is seeking an FBS Administrator III in College Station, TX. The role provides accounting and business support, audits and reconciles financial activity, and delivers strategic input to leadership within Finance - Mays Business School.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or finance (or equivalent) and four years of related experience. Strong communication and the ability to work independently are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or finance or equivalent experience.
• Four years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide accounting or business support to a designated unit, department, college, or System member.
• Audit, report, reconcile, track, review, or approve actions on designated accounts.
• Offer strategic input and support for FBS leadership.

Skills

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Databases

GAAP

Verbal and written communication

Independent work

Multitasking

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or finance

Job description

Job Title

FBS Administrator III

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Finance - Mays Business School

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

A Glimpse of the Job

The Finance & Business Services Administrator III is responsible for providing accounting or business support to a designated unit, department, college, or other System member; supporting FBS leadership and serving as a resource within their unit for other staff members; auditing, reporting, reconciling, tracking, reviewing, or approving actions on their designated accounts and/or assigned duties; and providing strategic input.

Essential Duties

Accounting / Business Support

• Exhibits mastery in executing, reviewing, and auditing complex accounting and financial transactions

• Assists in setting strategic and programmatic financial and budget goals

• Assists in performing Annual Financial Report (AFR) tasks

• Develops and prepares financial presentations, reports, financial models, and projections

• Assists with establishing, analyzing, and reviewing rates for compliance

• Provides reports and executive-level communication and customer service to VP’s, Deans, Department Heads, and other senior staff

• Initiates process improvements to enhance efficiencies and workflows

• Assists in preparing annual budget allocations to departments, position budgeting tasks, commitment tracking, and departmental budget requests

Office / Project Support

• Tracks internal projects, audits, business records, and records management

• Coordinates access requests

• Oversees or leads a function or serves as a subject matter expert in one or more areas

• Research policies, practices, and/or trouble transactions for solutions

• Prepares and maintains standard operating procedures and internal resource documents

• May research project coordination with Sponsored Research Services and other campus groups

• May review and revise job aides as needed

• May supervise student workers

• May mentor or train subordinate staff members

Department Use

• Approves all purchasing activity including purchasing card reallocations

• Familiar with accounts, such as allowable expenses, appropriate approvers on accounts, expiration and purpose of funds and can assist and explain these to faculty and staff when necessary

• Provides data from a variety of sources for ad hoc financial reports for the Assistant Dean for Finance and Administration

• Proposes solutions to complex financial problems and resolves issues in collaboration with Assistant Dean for Finance and Administration

• Develops, Implements. and audits unit business procedures; serves as liaison with financial, payroll. and HR units

• Assists with annual University budget document preparation and fiscal year closing activities

What You Need to Know

Salary

Commensurate with experience

Cover Letter/Resume

A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials. These can be uploaded on the application under CV/Resume.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or finance, or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Four years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience creating and disseminating financial reports

• Experience in higher education

• Experience in Finance or Accounting

• Experience working with complex budgets and funding sources

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications

• Knowledge of financial management system and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to work independently once given a project

• Ability to apply rules and regulations in a complex environment

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding

Other Requirements and Factors

• This position is security sensitive

• This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures

• All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements

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.