FBS Administrator III

Texas A&M University System; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University System seeks a Finance & Business Services Administrator III to provide advanced accounting and financial support to a designated unit. The role supports FBS leadership, audits and approves actions on accounts, and contributes strategic input for budget planning.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or finance and at least four years of related experience, with strong communication and GAAP knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or finance.
• Four years of related experience.
• Experience creating and disseminating financial reports.

Responsibilities

• Execute, review, and audit complex accounting and financial transactions.
• Assist in setting strategic financial and budget goals.
• Assist with Annual Financial Report (AFR) tasks and financial projections.
• Prepare financial reports, models, and presentations for leadership.
• Contribute to rate setting for compliance and internal policies.
• Provide data and executive-level communication to senior staff and stakeholders.

Skills

Accounting

Budgeting

Financial reporting

GAAP knowledge

Communication

Independent work

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

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.