Financial Analyst II

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 Finance 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

• →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.

• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

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

• Higher education reporting experience
• Extensive spreadsheet and database applications experience
• Knowledge of contracts, inventory and IT security/accessibility processes

• 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 pre-populate 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.