SRS Sponsor Billing Administrator I

Job Title

SRS Sponsor Billing Administrator I

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Sponsored Research Services

Proposed Minimum Salary

$4,166.67 monthly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

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 & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who We Are

Sponsored Research Services (SRS) provides research administration services to The Texas A&M University System. We further the research goals of the university by delivering efficient and superior service to members of the Texas A&M System research community. Through our services, SRS teams work with several stakeholders to ensure the success of research projects. To learn more, visit https://vpr.tamu.edu/division-units/sponsored-research-services.

What We Want
The SRS Sponsored Billing Research Administrator I is responsible for reviewing billing requirements on sponsored awards, preparing accurate, timely sponsor invoices and financial reports in compliance with award requirements, scheduling deliverables in tracking system and providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers.

What You Need To Know

Salary: $50,000/annually

A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

• No prior experience required.

 Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to analyze financial information.

• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.

• Proficient in word processing and spreadsheet software.

• Ability to handle time sensitive matters.

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Higher education coursework in accounting.

• One year accounting in a business office.

• Experience with university or government fiscal office.

• One year accounting in a business office.

• Ability to cultivate and maintain professional working relationships with many backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Sponsor Billing - Processes, analyzes, reconciles and submits invoices for sponsored research projects with standard terms and conditions using accounting transactions from FAMIS. Performs other duties as assigned.

• Reporting - Prepares and submits quarterly, annual and final financial reports according to sponsor and award requirements using accounting transactions from FAMIS. Project portfolio includes projects with complex billing requirements. Prepares and submits monthly aged receivables reports.

• Deliverables Tracking - Review new and continuing awards with standard terms and conditions to determine sponsor billing and reporting requirements. Creates and tracks deliverables in award management system Maestro. Enter billing schedules into Maestro.

  

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

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.