Finance & Business Services Analyst - Budget & Reporting

Texas A&M University -The Bush School of Government and Public Service- Washington, D.C.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 84,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University -The Bush School of Government and Public Service- Washington, D.C. invites applications for the Finance & Business Services Accountant / Analyst / Administrator III.

The role supports designated units with accounting, budgeting, reporting, and process improvements, interfacing with VPs, Deans, and department heads in Washington, DC. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or finance and four years of related experience, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or finance, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four years of related experience.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Knowledge of financial management system and GAAP.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Databases

Written communication

Independent work

Multitasking

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

4 years related experience

Job description

Texas A&M University -The Bush School of Government and Public Service- Washington, D.C. invites applications for the Finance & Business Services Accountant / Analyst / Administrator III.

The role supports designated units with accounting, budgeting, reporting, and process improvements, interfacing with VPs, Deans, and department heads in Washington, DC. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or finance and four years of related experience, with strong