• Financial Analyst III

    Texas A&M University System (College Station, TX)


    Job Title

     

    Financial Analyst III

     

    Agency

     

    Texas A&M Agrilife Research

     

    Department

     

    Administrative Services Staff

     

    Proposed Minimum Salary

     

    Commensurate

     

    Job Location

     

    College Station, Texas

     

    Job Type

     

    Staff

    Job Description

    About Texas A&M AgriLife

    Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:

    + Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/)

    + Texas A&M AgriLife Research

    + College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University (https://aglifesciences.tamu.edu/)

    + Texas A&M Forest Service

    + Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (https://tvmdl.tamu.edu/)

     

    As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.

     

    Click here (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/) to learn more about how you can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world!

    Position Information

    We are seeking a F inancial Analyst III, who, under direction, assists in the management and deployment of the agency budget. Coordinates legislative analysis, budget preparation, and the forecast of capital assets and operating costs. Develops financial and statistical models, serves as consultant to research units, and provides analysis and reports.

    Responsibilities/Essential Duties/Tasks:

    • Assists Controller with annual budget process and monitoring of accounts

    • Monitors funding for various RFP’s put out by Director’s office, ensuring proper and timely spending

    • Prepare and process day to day budget transfers entries as needed.

    • Acts as liaison to Project Records for timely close out of accounts

    • Oversees Service Centers and annual rate study calculations

    • Reconcile and distribute indirect costs to units and other system members

    • Monitor Tremendous activity

    • Assists in bi-annual development of the Legislative Appropriations Request

    • Creates automated reports out of business objects to enhance efficiencies.

    • Other duties as assigned by Controller

    Required Qualifications:

    Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience plus an additional five (5) years of related experience.

    Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

    Working knowledge of FAMIS, USAS, One Stream, AggieBuy, etc.

     

    Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.

     

    Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

     

    Good verbal and written communication skills.

     

    What You Need to Know

     

    Salary: Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate’s qualifications.

     

    Flexible Work Arrangements: Flexible work schedule and remote work may be available for this position, pending employee eligibility requirements are met in accordance with AgriLife Alternate Work Location Procedures.

     

    Why Work at Texas A&M AgriLife?

     

    When you choose to work for Texas A&M AgriLife, you become part of an organization that is an established leader in agriculture and life sciences with a wide range of capabilities to meet the needs of our statewide, national, and international constituents.

    In addition, Texas A&M AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit packing including the following:

    + Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/) with Texas A&M AgriLife contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

    + 12-15 days of annual paid holidays

    + Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month

    + Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

    + Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife

     

    Applicant Instructions

     

    Applications received by Texas A&M AgriLife must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.

     

    Required Documents to attach

     

    CV/ Resume

     

    Cover letter

     

    List of references

     

    All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

     

    Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.