Finance Administrator II – Budget & Grants Support

Texas A&M University; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University Health Science Center in Bryan, Texas, is seeking a Business Administrator II to perform complex financial and business services, maintain records, and prepare reports. Under supervision, you will support budgeting, reconciling accounts, updating policies, and providing monthly summaries to department leadership, while coordinating with Sponsored Research Services on grants.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree with six years of related experience and offers a comprehensive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Six years of related experience in general office, accounting, or personnel operations.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation of the financial reports and other year-end duties.
• Ensures appropriations and operating accounts are reconciled monthly.
• Reviews and approves the reconciliations.
• Reviews, and updates policies and procedures for functional area.
• Prepares monthly financial reports for the Department Head.
• Meets monthly with the Department Head to review department budget.
• Attends faculty meetings when needed to update faculty on new business processes.
• Aids in development of annual department budget.
• Provides bi-monthly summaries of grant expenditures to the Neuroscience & Experimental Therapeutics faculty.
• Works closely with the Project Administrator at Sponsored Research Services to remain in compliance with granting agencies.
• Submits costing allocations as directed by the Principal Investigator to maintain compliance with the grant budgets, granting agencies and Time and Effort reporting.
• Meets monthly with the Basic Science Business Administrators to streamline business processes.
• Assists VCOM Finance Leadership in reviewing and implementing changes in centralizing business processes within the basic science departments.
• Supports cross-training within the basic science finance staff within the VCOM.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Skills

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Databases

Multitasking

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Six years of related experience

Job description

Texas A&M University Health Science Center in Bryan, Texas, is seeking a Business Administrator II to perform complex financial and business services, maintain records, and prepare reports. Under supervision, you will support budgeting, reconciling accounts, updating policies, and providing monthly summaries to department leadership, while coordinating with Sponsored Research Services on grants.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree with six years of related experience and offers a comprehensive