FBS Administrator III

Tamus; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 84,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University seeks a FBS Administrator III in Washington, DC to provide accounting and business support to a designated unit, department, or school, and to assist leadership with audits, reporting, and budgeting tasks.

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

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or finance (or equivalent).
• Four years of related experience.
• Knowledge of GAAP and financial management systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Exhibits mastery in executing, reviewing, and auditing complex accounting and financial transactions.
• Develops and prepares financial presentations, reports, models, and projections.
• Assists with establishing, analyzing, and reviewing rates for compliance.
• Provides reports and executive-level communication to senior staff.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Strong communication

Multitasking

Independence

Office software

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/business/finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title

FBS Administrator III

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Finance - Bush School

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Washington, District of Columbia

Job Type

Staff

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.