Finance & Business Services Administrator III

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

Job summary

Texas A&M University Department Finance - Bush School in Washington, DC is seeking a Finance & Business Services Administrator III. The role delivers accounting support, budget analysis, and financial reporting for designated units, with a focus on accuracy and compliance.

You will audit and review complex transactions, prepare models and presentations, and collaborate with senior leadership. This position emphasizes process improvements and cross‑functional teamwork in a dynamic university

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or finance, or equivalent experience.
• Four years of related experience.
• Knowledge of GAAP and financial management systems.
• Proficient with word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Strong verbal and written communication; able to work independently.
• Ability to multitask and handle complex environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide accounting and business support to units and departments.
• Audit, review, and reconcile financial transactions.
• Develop financial presentations, reports, and models.
• Support AFR tasks and annual budget processes.
• Coordinate DC purchasing, vendor invoicing, and contracts.
• Lead or supervise staff and mentor junior colleagues.

Skills

Strong verbal communication

Strong written communication

Multitasking

Independent work

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or finance

Four years of related experience

Tools

GAAP

Financial management system

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Database applications

Job description

Job Title

Finance & Business Services Administrator III Agency

Employer

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

Salary

Salary: $83,788.52-$92,167.38 based on applicants qualifications

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.

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