FBS Administrator III

Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 84,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station in Washington, DC seeks an FBS Administrator III to provide accounting and business support for a designated unit. The role audits, reports, reconciles, and contributes to AFR tasks and budget planning, delivering financial insights to senior leaders.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or finance and four years of related experience, with strong GAAP knowledge and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or finance or equivalent education/experience.
• Four years of related experience in accounting or finance.
• Knowledge of GAAP and financial management systems.
• Proficient with word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Strong verbal and written communication; able to present to senior staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide accounting and business support to a designated unit or department.
• Audit, review, reconcile, track, and report on designated accounts.
• Develop financial models, reports, and projections for leadership.
• Assist in budgeting, AFR tasks, and rate setting for compliance.
• Prepare executive communications and maintain SOPs and procedures.
• Coordinate DC-specific purchasing, vendor invoicing, and event budgeting.

Skills

Strong verbal and writtencommunication

Multitasking

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or finance

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet applications

Database applications

Financial management system

GAAP knowledge

Job description

Job Title

FBS Administrator III Agency Texas A&M University Department Finance - Bush School Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationWashington, District of Columbia Job TypeStaff Job

Job Description

A Glimpse of the Job The Finance & Business Services Accountant / Analyst / 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

• Overseeing DC-specific purchasing, vendor invoicing, and local contract routing
• Managing on-site event budgeting, reconciliation, and facilities-related fiscal tracking
• Serving as the primary day-to-day liaison between DC operational staff and main campus FBS leadership

What You Need to Know

• Salary: $83,788.52-$92,167.38 based on applicants qualifications
• 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.
• Other Factors: This position is located in Washington DC

Required Education and Experience

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

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

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer

The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS. The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee. Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees. External Applicants - Applicants not currently employed by a Texas A&M System member may Search Postings and apply for positions within one or more A&M System members by selecting the job posting. Internal Applicants - This site lists job postings throughout The Texas A&M University System. It is intended for applicants not currently employed by a member of the system. Current employees should apply for jobs on the Internal Career site. The Texas A&M System is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.