Budget Analyst II

Texas A&M Agrilife Research • College Station, TX

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About The Position

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!

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees