Financial Specialist III

Financial Specialist III

Agency: East Texas A&M University

Department: Financial Services

Proposed Minimum Salary: Commensurate

Job Location: Commerce, Texas

Job Type: Staff

Job Description:

The Financial Specialist III, under general supervision, provides complex clerical, accounting, and customer service support duties for East Texas A&M University. Coordinates the payment of goods and services for all divisions of the University, ensuring that all disbursements follow state, system, and university policies, procedures, and statutes.

Duties & Responsibilities:

· Administers all disbursements for divisions of the University. Assures accuracy of all information provided by each department for reimbursement.

· Prepares all vouchers in accordance with State Purchasing and General Services Commission rules, State Comptroller regulations, and other state statutes.

· Utilizes FAMIS (Financial Accounting Management Information System), the eProcurement system, and the eTravel system, to audit encumbrance documents and process payments.

· Regulates an extensive filing system for accounts payable documents (Vouchers, IDT's, etc.) capable of accurate retrieval of information upon request from management, university staff, and other officials.

· Acts as liaison between faculty, staff, and vendors to assure state regulations are followed when processing and paying invoices and travel vouchers.

· Ensures accuracy and verification of all invoices paid for the University as well as verification that goods and services have been received.

· Prepares daily report for accountant's audit of processed vouchers, and ensures payments are released in a timely manner.

· Provides support to the university community regarding questions pertaining to the Financial Accounting Management Information System (FAMIS), the eTravel system, the eProcurement system, and US Bank.

Minimum Requirements:

· Education: High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.

· Experience / Knowledge / Skills: Six years of related experience. Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. Knowledge of financial transactions. Advanced knowledge of accounts payable practices and standards.

· Ability to: Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Ability to analyze financial information. Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.

· Licensing/Professional Certifications: None

· Physical Requirements: None

· Other Requirements: None

Preferred Education / Skills/ Experience:

Bachelor's degree. Knowledge of fund accounting. Experience with FAMIS (Financial Accounting Management Information System), Laserfiche (electronic file management system), eTravel (Emburse), and US Bank (online procurement/travel card system).

Supervision of Others:

May supervise student workers.

Why Work at East Texas A&M University?

Competitive Benefits & Work-Life Balance:

· Employee tuition assistance for master's and doctoral programs.

· Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance.

· ETAMU contributes to employee health and basic life insurance premiums.

· 12-15 days of annual paid holidays, plus up to eight hours of paid sick leave and vacation each month.

· Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), with optional additional retirement plans (ORP).

· Physical wellness program and wellness release time for eligible employees.

Career Growth & Development:

· Access to cutting-edge research opportunities at a designated R2 Research Institution.

Academic Excellence:

· ETAMU is ranked among the top 30% in five online degree programs and offers national recognized academic programs.

· Over 140 degree programs, including nationally ranked online and graduate options.

· First accredited institution to offer a competency-based bachelor's degree in criminal justice.

· Distance education offerings in Corsicana, Dallas, Frisco, McKinney, Mesquite, Bryan, and online.

State-of-the-Art Facilities:

· Work in advanced facilities such as the 113,470-square-foot Nursing and Health Sciences Building, featuring a state-of-the-art simulation hospital and a 1,300-acre agricultural research farm.

Vibrant Campus Life:

· Engage with over 95 student organizations and 14 NCAA Division I athletic teams, contributing to a thriving campus community.

Prime Location & Growth:

· Enjoy the benefits of working in rapidly growing regions, with abundant career opportunities at six locations across Dallas and Northeast Texas.