Budget Analyst II

Job Title

Budget Analyst II

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Administrative Services Staff

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

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.
  
  

Required Qualifications

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

Required Special Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• 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.
  
  

What You Need To Know

Salary: Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate’s qualifications.

Flexible Work Arrangements: Flexible work schedules and remote work options may be available for this position, depending on the nature of the role and employee eligibility, in accordance with AgriLife Alternate Work Location Procedures.

Why Work at Texas A&M AgriLife?

When you choose to work for Texas A&M AgriLife, you become part of an organization that is an established leader in agriculture and life sciences with a wide range of capabilities to meet the needs of our statewide, national, and international constituents.

In addition, Texas A&M AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following:

• 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
  
  

Applicant Instructions

Applications received by Texas A&M AgriLife 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 profile to prepopulate the online application.

Required Documents

CV/ Resume

Cover letter

List of references

Certifications/ additional documentation

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.