Business Administrator II

Texas A&M University System • Bryan, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Business Administrator II works under general supervision and performs complex financial or business services work, maintains financial records, and prepares financial reports. The role supports financial and business operations for the department and assists with budgeting, grant compliance, and coordinated finance processes within basic science departments.

The position prepares financial reporting and year-end materials, reconciles and reviews appropriations and operating accounts, and reviews and updates policies and procedures. It also supports the Department Head and faculty through budget reviews, expenditure summaries, business-process updates, and coordination with Sponsored Research Services and other finance staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Six years of related experience in general office, accounting, or personnel operations.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing financial reports and completing other year-end duties.
• Ensure appropriations and operating accounts are reconciled monthly; review and approve reconciliations.
• Review and update policies and procedures for the functional area.
• Ensure effective and efficient operation of the business function, as directed.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding financial operations.
• Prepare monthly financial reports for the Department Head and meet monthly to review the department budget.
• Attend faculty meetings when needed to provide updates on new business processes.
• Assist in developing the annual department budget.
• Provide bi-monthly summaries of grant expenditures to Neuroscience & Experimental Therapeutics faculty.
• Work with the Project Administrator at Sponsored Research Services to maintain compliance with granting agencies.
• Submit costing allocations as directed by the Principal Investigator to maintain compliance with grant budgets, granting agencies, and Time and Effort reporting.
• Meet monthly with Basic Science Business Administrators to streamline business processes.
• Assist VCOM Finance Leadership in reviewing and implementing changes to centralized business processes within basic science departments.
• Support cross-training among basic science finance staff within VCOM.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance; Texas A&M contributes 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.
• Free exercise programs and release time for health and wellness.
• Access to free LinkedIn Learning training and webinars, and limited financial support for conferences, workshops, and more.
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while employed at Texas A&M.
• Living Well employee wellness program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level