FBS Senior Analyst

About the role

Job Title FBS Senior Analyst Agency Texas A&M University Department UAS University Accounting Services Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location College Station, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description A Glimpse of the Job The Finance & Business Services Senior Analyst is responsible for providing accounting or business support to designated unit, department, college, or other System member; providing support to FBS leadership and serving as a resource within their unit for other staff members; leading, auditing, reporting, reconciling, tracking, reviewing, or approving actions on their designated accounts and/or assigned duties; providing strategic input; and initiating process improvement as needed. Essential Duties Accounting/Business Support Exhibits mastery in executing, reviewing, and auditing complex accounting and financial transactions Assists in setting strategic and programmatic financial and budget goals Assists in performing Annual Financial Report (AFR) tasks Develops and prepares financial presentations, reports, financial models, and projections Assists with establishing, analyzing, and reviewing rates for compliance Office Leadership Support Provides reports and executive-level communication and customer service to VP's, Deans, Department Heads, and other senior staff Initiates process improvements to enhance efficiencies and workflows 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 research project coordination with Sponsored Research Services and other campus groups May review and revise job aides as needed May supervise student workers May mentor or train subordinate staff members Department Specific Designs and delivers structured reports to improve operational efficiency for TAMU and other shared services members Assists with modernization efforts across database architecture, including development, reconfiguration, and automated reporting/workflow solutions, to support evolving business needs Fulfills ad hoc reporting requests and provide expertise on data warehouse data and other reporting tools Maintains and enhances data accuracy, reporting quality, and data integrity Supports development and delivery of training materials and sessions for Business Objects and reporting tools Document processes, workflows, and troubleshooting guides while contributing to continuity planning and knowledge transfer Provides data support for open records requests, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with applicable regulations Provides support to the System Office and system members, offering data insights and reporting assistance as requested What You Need to Know Salary : Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire's experience. Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials. These can be uploaded on the application under CV/Resume. Required Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or finance, or equivalent combination of education and experience Six years of related experience Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 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 Strong decision-making skills Ability to interpret and explain regulations/rules, policies, and procedures to staff, customers, and vendors Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding Other Requirements and Factors This position is security sensitive This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements 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