Financial Analyst II

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Our Commitment 

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.   

Who we are  

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery. 

What we want 

The Financial Analyst II is responsible for providing accounting or business support to a designated unit, department, college, or other System member; 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 managing projects, reports, or functions with routine processes.

What you need to know

Salary: Will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience.   

Location/Schedule: Bryan, TX/Full-Time; This position may require work beyond normal business hours.

Please note: Persons in this position are considered essential when the University declares an emergency, campus closure, class cancellations, etc., and are therefore required to report to work and remain on duty unless/until relieved by the direct supervisor.

Apply! Submitting a cover letter, CV/Resume to assist us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume. 

Responsibilities

Accounting / Business Support

• Exhibits high-level competencies in preparing, reviewing, and auditing financial system entries. 

• Reconciles accounts and identifies corrections needed.

• Identifies and resolves outstanding items and implements solutions/communicates actions.

• Assists with external reporting functions.

• Provides oversight, reviews, and audits account payables/receivables, expense allocations, requisitions, purchase orders, billing, and collections.

• 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 review and revise job aides as needed.

• May supervise student workers.

• May mentor or train subordinate staff members.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or finance, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Three years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Higher education reporting experience

• Extensive spreadsheet and database applications experience

• Four or more years as a financial analyst with experience analyzing data

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.

Why Texas A&M University? 

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.   

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M 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   

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time  

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more   

• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee  

• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees  

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University 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. 

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.