Budget Analyst II
About The Position
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 Texas A&M AgriLife Research College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University Texas A&M Forest Service Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory 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 to learn more about how you can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world! Position Information Responsibilities: Assists Controller with annual budget process. 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 Manage State Appropriation Set Up and Returns Set up Revenue budget at beginning of year. Manage, monitor and reconcile federal appropriations. Ensure appropriate account set up, proper matching and close out. Assist in annual SF-425 reports for USDA-NIFA for the various federal appropriations Manage accounts, including account set up, close out of support accounts, reconciling each month and adjusting reserves Assist in managing agency program development funds and departmental commitments Assist units regarding budget allocations, budget transfers, account reconciliations, personnel actions, and compliance with agency procedures. Oversee Rate Sheet repository and rate studies by service centers Reconcile and work the Workday default account to clear payroll posting to appropriate spending accounts Process budget transfers and fund returns to sponsor on grant account close outs. Other job-related duties as required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Three years of related experience
- Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
- Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Ability to apply rules and regulations in a complex environment.
- Ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accountant Standards Board (GASB).
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Responsibilities
- Assists Controller with annual budget process.
- 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
- Manage State Appropriation Set Up and Returns
- Set up Revenue budget at beginning of year.
- Manage, monitor and reconcile federal appropriations.
- Ensure appropriate account set up, proper matching and close out.
- Assist in annual SF-425 reports for USDA-NIFA for the various federal appropriations
- Manage accounts, including account set up, close out of support accounts, reconciling each month and adjusting reserves
- Assist in managing agency program development funds and departmental commitments
- Assist units regarding budget allocations, budget transfers, account reconciliations, personnel actions, and compliance with agency procedures.
- Oversee Rate Sheet repository and rate studies by service centers
- Reconcile and work the Workday default account to clear payroll posting to appropriate spending accounts
- Process budget transfers and fund returns to sponsor on grant account close outs.
- Other job-related duties as required.
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
