Job Title Financial Analyst II Agency Texas A&M University Department Cost & Analysis Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location College Station, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description Who we are As a part of the Division of Finance and Business Services, Financial Management Services (FMS), is an employee-centric organization that provides accounting services in partnership with our stakeholders. By promoting high standards of efficiency, integrity, innovation, and customer satisfaction, we ensure financial compliance and accountability to Texas A&M University and its constituents. FAS provides quality services that enable the institution to track and monitor fiscal operations. Our goal is to assist in developing and maintaining quality accounting records and processes. What we want The Financial Analyst II reports to Assistant Director of Cost & Analysis under the Associate VP for Finance and Controller. This position is responsible for reviewing service center and miscellaneous rates, preparing and maintaining detailed cost models to be used in assessing Texas A&M System components, managing reviewing contracts and monitoring them for compliance, and preparing reports and presentations serving as an internal consultant to campus departments and the Division of Finance and business services, performing ad hoc analysis. What you need to know Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience. Special Instructions: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload these in the CV/Resume section. Required Education and Experience + Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. + Three years of related experience in accounting, finance, and/or analytical services. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities + Proficient in Excel. + Familiarity with Word and Access. + Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. + Ability to analyze large data sets. + Knowledge of cost accounting and generally accepted accounting principles. + Ability to assist customers. + Good interviewing skills. + Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others. Preferred Qualifications + Master's degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance. + Higher education and/or public accounting experience. + Experience in finance and/or analytical services. + Thorough knowledge of OMB Circular A-21 (Cost Principles for Educational Institutions). + Proficient in Word, Access and PowerPoint, FAMIS, Canopy, SAP Business Objects Essential Duties/Tasks + SERVICE CENTER RATE REVIEWS - Review service center rate studies, gain an understanding of the service department s activities, determine the cost pool for each activity, and determine if rates are reasonable and in compliance with OMB Uniform Guidance: Cost Principles, Audit, and Administrative Requirements for Federal Awards System regulations, and University rules. If department is not in compliance, make recommendations for addressing deficiencies. + CONTRACT MANAGEMENT/MONITORING - Create a Calendar to manage important contract due dates. Prepare and update Shared Services Contracts. Review monitor leases, contracts and or agreements for compliance of applicable rules and regulations. Ensure deadlines and calculated related payments are not missed. + INTERNAL CONSULTING - Serve as an internal consultant to campus departments and the Division of Finance and Business Services by assisting customers + INFRASTRUCTURE INVOICING CALCULATION - Prepare Infrastructure calculation to invoice TAMUS auxiliaries and Agencies. Why Texas A&M University? Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values (https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service. We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.  + Health (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/medical/) , dental (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/dental/) , vision (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/vision-insurance/) , life and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/life-add/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums + 12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays + Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html)  and at least  eight hours of paid vacation each (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html) month + Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas + Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/) + Professional Development: All employees have access to free  LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/) training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more + Employee Tuition Assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance/) and Educational Release time (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/educational.html) for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee 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 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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.