Financial Accountant II

Who are we? The Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) is an agency of the State of Texas and member of The Texas A&M University System. For 75 years, TTI has addressed complex transportation challenges and opportunities with innovation, objectivity, and unmatched technical expertise. Our staff delivers excellence, value and thought leadership to ensure our research sponsors achieve their goals.

Our Mission and Vision

Our Vision - TTI leads in the creation of knowledge that transforms transportation for the benefit of society.

Our Mission - TTI delivers practical, innovative and sustainable solutions to improve the movement of people, data and goods through research, education and technology transfer.

Our Work Environment

• Entrepreneurial culture
• Affiliation with Texas A&M University students and faculty
• Ability to work with nationally recognized experts
• Ability to help train the next generation of transportation professionals
• Premier office and research facilities and equipment
• Accredited laboratories and safety proving ground
• Outstanding research support services
• Hybrid work environment/telecommuting
• Flexible work hours
• Family friendly
• High staff retention rates
• Leadership development and wellness programs
• Data allowance and home office equipment reimbursements
• Relocation assistance (if eligible)
• Tuition reimbursement program (if eligible)

Benefits

TTI employees can choose from several health coverage options offered by The Texas A&M University System for themselves and their families, as well as numerous other benefit programs.

https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/

About the Role

This position has the flexibility of a hybrid remote option with three days in a TTI Texas-based office starting September 1. Your primary duty station will be TTI Headquarters, located at 1111 RELLIS Parkway, Bryan, TX 77807. You are required to report to this location for the first 30 days of employment. Following this initial period, a flexible work arrangement may be approved at the agency’s discretion.

Continued employment in this position is contingent upon availability of funding and satisfactory performance.

Responsibilities

• Audit Expense Reports, Vouchers, and Purchase Requisitions (85%)
  • Audit travel expense reports (Emburse), purchase vouchers (AggieBuy), and purchase requisitions (AggieBuy) for compliance with Federal, State, System, Agency, Texas A&M Sponsored Research Services and/or sponsor rules and guidelines.
  • Audit for proper documentation and accuracy of accounts.
  • Compare purchase vouchers being processed for payment to issued purchase orders and resolve discrepancies.
• Staff Training (9%)
  • Provide TTI departmental staff with individual and group training on business processes for travel expense reports (Emburse), purchase vouchers (AggieBuy), and purchase requisitions (AggieBuy).
• Aged Transactions Review (5%)
  • Monitor and address aged transactions using weekly Emburse reports and daily AggieBuy email notifications.
• Other (1%)
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of related experience.

Skills

• Strong organizational and analytical skills with consistent, close attention to details.
• Ability to comprehend and apply rules and regulations.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to be prompt and dependable.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop guidelines and training materials.
• Proficient with spreadsheet, word processing, and presentation software.
• Ability to make presentations and train personnel in both one-on-one and group settings in a professional manner.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, set priorities, and see tasks through to completion.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Accounting or Business Administration or closely related field or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• 4 years related work experience, accounting experience in a fiscal office.
• 5 years related work experience with administering a travel expense program.
• Experience with Emburse eTravel.
• Experience with AggieBuy (web-based e-Commerce system).
• Expenditure (travel and/or purchase) audit experience with TAMUS member.
• Proficient with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Valid Class “C” vehicle operator’s license.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform common office functions.
• Ability to frequently communicate with other individuals within the workplace.
• Ability to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.
• Must be able to travel throughout the State of Texas.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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.