• Financial Specialist I (Business Office)

    Texas A&M University System (Laredo, TX)


    Job Title

     

    Financial Specialist I (Business Office)

     

    Agency

     

    Texas A&M International University

     

    Department

     

    Business Office

    Proposed Minimum Salary

    $14.43 hourly

     

    Job Location

     

    Laredo, Texas

     

    Job Type

     

    Staff

    Job Description

    Job Summary

    The Financial Specialist I, under supervision, provides general clerical, accounting, and customer service support duties.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    + Record, sort, verify, enter, and retrieves financial data.

    + Provide customer service and/or accounting related duties.

    + Provide general guidance to departments, agencies, and administrators regarding financial matters relating to a specialized field.

    + Review and audit the work of outside departments.

    + Apply and enforce rules and regulations.

    + Research problems and discrepancies.

    + Perform word processing and prepare spreadsheets.

    + Maintain files and records.

     

    This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

    Additional Responsibilities

    + Assist in the billing and research to reflect the accounts receivable balances for student accounts billed to 3rd Party entities.

    + Assist in the reconciliation of accounts receivables between Banner and QuickBooks accounting systems.

    + Assist with maintaining and updating web page information.

    Minimum Requirements

    + Education – Bachelor’s degree.

    + Experience – No experience.

    Preferred Education and Experience

    + Education - Bachelor’s Degree in a Business-related field.

    + Experience - Working with QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel and/or Banner or a similar proprietary system.

    + Working with Cascade or similar software to maintain web page information.

    + Working with large or complex data files to perform data analysis.

     

    Knowledge and Abilities

    Knowledge of:

    + Word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

    Ability to:

    + Multitask and work cooperatively with others.

    + Strong verbal and written communication skills.

    + Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

    Preferred Knowledge and Abilities

    + Ability to independently prioritize tasks and stay organized.

     

    Licensing / Professional Certification – None.

     

    Physical Requirements – General Office Environment.

     

    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.

     

    Supervision of Others

     

    This position generally does not supervise employees.

    Other Requirements

    + Evening and weekend work may be required.

    + Position requires on campus, face-to-face interactions.

    + Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

    + Occasional overnight travel for training purposes.

     

    Salary: $14.43/hourly

     

    INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: During the application process you have only one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. You will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once you “Submit” the application materials. The software does not allow you to “Save” your application and return to complete the process at a later time. The page "My Experience" has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload files. Be sure to include:

     

    + Resume

    + Cover Letter

    + 3 professional references and their full contact information

    + Unofficial transcripts

     

    Applications received by Texas A&M International University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application.

     

    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.