What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Assistant II position at Texas A&M AgriLife?
Job Title
Financial Assistant II
Agency
Texas A&M Forest Service
Department
Budgets & Accounting Department
Proposed Minimum Salary
$20.45 hourly
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
The Financial Assistant II for accounts payable reports to the Budgets and Accounting Department Head, but is supervised on a day-to-day basis by the Financial Management Supervisor. This position is primarily responsible for reviewing and processing between 15 and 20 vouchers per day (on average). The employee will require a significant amount of guidance and oversight to complete most duties during the first three to six months.
Responsibilities:
- Review payment documents for compliance with State statutes, System policies and regulations and TFS procedures. Enter payment voucher information into FAMIS. Process on average 15-20 vouchers per day.
- Document scanning into Laserfiche/filing/processing mail.
- Assist departmental personnel and vendors with payment related issues. Handle problems and all requests for assistance in a courteous and professional manner.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits: Texas A&M Forest Service offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off and health and lifestyle programs as well as educational incentives and tuition reimbursement opportunities.
Education and Experience:
Required Education: High school diploma or GED
Preferred Education: Completed some bookkeeping courses.
Required Experience: Minimum two (2) years experience in accounts payable or accounts receivable. A year of college can be substituted for a year of experience.
Required Experience: Minimum two (2) years experience in accounts payable or accounts receivable. A year of college can be substituted for a year of experience.
Preferred Experience: One (1) year accounts payable experience at a state agency or institution of higher education in Texas.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Required Knowledge: Excel, Word
Preferred Knowledge: Some knowledge of Texas regulations governing payments for goods and services.
Required Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Good organization, critical thinking, attention to detail
Required Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Good organization, critical thinking, attention to detail
Required Abilities: Possess ability to perform in a time sensitive environment. Multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
Licenses, Certifications, Registrations:
- Valid Texas Driver's License.
Applicant Instructions:
Resume is REQUIRED to be uploaded to application. References are required to be entered in the secondary questionnaire section of the application. Certifications are preferred to be uploaded to the application. Documents/certifications can be uploaded in the "My Experience" page in the "Resume/CV section. More than one document can be uploaded; just click the "Upload" button for each document. Documents can only be loaded at this time and cannot be uploaded once the application is submitted. If there are any issues uploading documents, please contact 979-458-6690. Please check your spam folder in case more information is sent in regards to this position.
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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