Job Title

Grants Financial Specialist II

Agency

Texas A&M University - Commerce

Department

Financial Services

Proposed Minimum Salary

$3,666.67 monthly

Job Location

Commerce, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

This position is not eligible for sponsorship

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:

During the application process the “My Experience” page has a section provided “Attachments (Resume/CV, References, Cover letter, etc.)” to upload required documents.

• Use the Upload button to add each document.
• You will be able to upload up to 5 documents. Be aware that the maximum size allowed for any one document is 5MB.
• All documents must be electronically submitted through the Texas A&M Online Employment Services website to be considered.
• Incomplete or improperly submitted applications may be excluded from consideration.
• Please do not withdraw your application in an attempt to upload a missing document, instead please email HR for help.

Please provide the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV
• Three professional references with complete contact information (Unsolicited letters of recommendation will not be considered).
• Transcripts (Unofficial will be accepted with application. Official transcripts are required upon acceptance of verbal offer).
  If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the prospective staff member to have the transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator.

If you need assistance, please contact us at HR.Hiring@tamuc.edu

*** Remote-work not available for first six months of employment

SUMMARY:

The Financial Specialist II, under general supervision, is responsible for grants and contract accounting, including compliance with state and federal regulations, tracking purchasing/billing approvals, performing reconciliations, new account setups, and closeouts. Assists with various reporting responsibilities.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists with the implementation of financial policies procedures for grants and contracts to ensure compliance with funding agency guidelines as directed by the Project Administrator Manager.
• Assist with preparation of audit schedules, financial statements, and statistical data related to the annual audit and Annual Financial Report (AFR).
• Performs accounting functions necessary to maintain the financial accounting management information system (FAMIS), the uniform statewide accounting system (USAS), and the accounting entries for the payroll system (Workday) as related to federal, state, private and other grants.
• Responsible for the fiscal integrity of the general ledger accounts related to grants. Prepares and enters journal entries, voucher corrections, cash receipts, and other necessary journal entries into the financial accounting system.
• Provides interpretation of financial transactions recorded in FAMIS to grant stakeholders on campus, as requested.
• Prepares and distributes periodic financial reports, financial statements, and consolidations of various accounting reports in accordance with applicable federal and/or state rules, regulations, procedures and guidelines.
• Performs periodic reconciliation, re-budgeting, and grant closeout functions.
• Establishes grant projects in the MAESTRO, establishes FAMIS grant account and any related cost share and indirect cost accounts.
• Evaluates and monitors the indirect cost rate applied to various grant awards, ensuring consistency and adherence to Texas A&M University System policies, Texas A&M University-Commerce rules and procedures and externally negotiated rates.
• Submits invoices and requests cash reimbursements to various sponsoring agencies related to grant expenditures.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience/ Knowledge/ Skills: Five years of related experience. Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

• Ability to: Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Physical Requirements:
• Other Requirements:

PREFERRED EDUCATION / SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field. Experience in grant accounting . Prior related work experience at a higher education institution.

SUPERVISION OF OTHERS:

Supervises Student worker(s), and Graduate Assistant(s)

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.