Job Title
Business Coordinator IAgency
Texas A&M UniversityDepartment
Finance - College of Arts and SciencesProposed Minimum Salary
Job Location
Job Type
Job Description
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents, and lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
Who we are
As part of the Division of Finance and Business Services, we service the College of Arts & Sciences, which includes 18 departments and more than 130 academic departments that offer students the opportunity to participate in ground-breaking research and immersive field work with world-renowned experts. Learn more about us at https://artsci.tamu.edu
We serve by:
Providing outstanding service to our stakeholders
Facilitating best practices, including ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
Creating a culture of life-long learning and professional development within our Division
Engaging in responsible stewardship of financial and people resources in a sustainable manner
We invite you to learn more about our division at https://finance.tamu.edu/index.html
What we want
The Business Coordinator I provides business support and coordination of a variety of business activities, including reviewing business documents for the unit head and assisting in developing, monitoring, and reporting accounts and unit budget data as directed.
What you need to know
Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience.
Special Note: A cover letter and resume are strongly encouraged. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Two years of related experience in general office, accounting, or personnel operations.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
Interpersonal and communication skills.
Planning and organizational skills.
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Ability to work with varied groups of people and be helpful, respectful, approachable, and team oriented.
Ability to build strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
High degree of self-initiative and ability to think and work independently.
Working knowledge of Workday, FAMIS/Canopy, AggieBuy, Concur, and I-Payments.
Working knowledge of university disbursement policies.
Essential Duties/Tasks
Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable
Coordinates purchasing and accounts payable activities for the unit.
Interprets and applies System policies and regulations and University Rules as they pertain to financial transactions.
Collects data and responds to inquiries from vendors.
Serves as liaison with Financial Management Operations (FMO) and first point of contact for vendors.
Assists faculty and staff with questions and processes related to purchasing and accounts payable.
Processes vouchers, requisitions, contracts, memberships, and individual reimbursements in AggieBuy.
Audits transactions, investigates errors, and takes appropriate corrective action.
Reconciles vendor invoices with appropriate backup to ensure charges are accurate.
Serves as allocator in Concur.
Collects and reviews payment card receipts for discrepancies and reallocates charges to appropriate object code and accounts.
Maintains application process for faculty and staff individual payment card(s).
Coordinates interdepartmental transfers (IDTs), department budget requests (DBRs), departmental correction requests (DCRs), I-payments, and participant payments. Posts transactions in department accounting system. Assists with year-end closing activities as required.
Serves as backup for processing Texas A&M Foundation vouchers and transfers.
Travel
Assists departmental personnel with the preparation of travel authorization requests and expense reports in Concur.
Audits travel authorization requests and expense reports in Concur.
Ensures compliance with complex travel procedures for domestic and foreign trips.
Tracks and analyzes departmental travel expenditures and provides periodic reports.
Disseminates travel information and updates on rules and procedures.
Composes unit business-related correspondence involving travel matters and inquiries.
Maintains application process and credit limits for department employee travel cards.
Why Texas A&M University?
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 , dental , vision , life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M 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
Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
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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.
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