Financial Analyst I

Job Title

Financial Analyst I

Agency

Texas A&M Transportation Institute

Department

TTI Financial Services

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Bryan, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

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)

Our Employee 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/

What you need to know

• TTI is a Texas based agency. This position has the flexibility of a hybrid remote option with three days in a TTI Texas based office. This can be discussed further during the interview process.
• Your primary duty station will be TTI Bryan HQ, located at 1111 Rellis Pkwy, 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.
• The salary range for position is commensurate. Final salary will be determined based on the applicant's qualifications and experience.
• A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee.
• In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.

Job Summary

The Financial Analyst I, under general supervision, is responsible for preparing projections, analyzing variances, and reporting findings. The incumbent will prepare reports and financial presentations and will perform data entry and provide billing and accounting related support to service centers, external customers, general ledger reconciliations and management reporting. Continued employment in this position is contingent upon availability of funding and satisfactory performance.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Special Projects Analysis 40%

• Prepares projections, analyzes variances, and summarizes findings. Researches and analyzes data in support of strategic goals and process enhancement. Leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance data analysis, identify trends and patterns, and drive process improvements and operational efficiency. Investigates budgeting, accounting, and departmental issues; analyzes data. Maintains Business Objects reports and Power BI shared workspaces that support division objectives.

Service Centers 30%

• Provides support in the agency's service center financial transactions. Ensures accurate entry into the Financial Accounting Management Information System (FAMIS) for manual invoices, budgets, interdepartmental transfers (IDTs) and various transaction corrections. Provides support in the monthly billing process in various systems (Oracle, FAMIS, and Maestro), assists support staff responsible for processing billings.  Assists the Financial Manager in the preparation and review of service rate studies, compilation and preparation of current analysis for new service center requests to determine if rates are reasonable and in compliance. Collaborates with the Financial Manager in the preparation and analysis of the annual review for service centers.

General Ledger Accounting Entry, Reconciliations & AFR Responsibilities 15%

• Prepares and enters journal entries in FAMIS and performs and/or coordinates monthly reconciliation of all assigned general ledger accounts.  Reconciles entry of accounts receivable and daily cash summary sheets at control level and reconciles subsidiary automated accounts receivable to the general ledger monthly. Assists Manager, Accounting and Financial Analyst III in Annual Financial Report (AFR) workpaper development, analysis, preparing and posting AFR entries for FAMIS and Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS), including Note 2 and completion of Capital Asset Note Submission System (CANSS) reporting.

External Customers 8%

• Provides support in external customer billings and accounting; assists in the entry of budgets and prepares manual invoices. Drafts external customer agreements, contracts, and amendments. Collaborates with principal investigators, TAMUS OGC, and RELLIS Administration to incorporate updates and submit for approval. Routes final documents to CFO for approval.

Management Reporting 6%

• Provides monthly fund balance verification for management reporting and monthly fluctuation analysis of financial statement activity under general supervision of Director, Accounting and Chief Financial Officer. Analyzes financial statements and prepares management reports for FNS leadership.

Performs other duties as assigned. 1%

Required Education and Experience

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

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with large data sets.
• Ability to be prompt
• Ability to be dependable

 

Other requirements or Factors

• This position requires promptness and dependability.

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Experience in a business office.
• Attention to detail and accurate data entry is required.
• Customer service and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Excel.
• Ability to multi-task, set priorities, and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to adapt to change as new initiatives are implemented.

 

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.

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 accommodation 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.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.