Financial Specialist III - Accounts Payable

Job Title Financial Specialist III - Accounts Payable Agency East Texas A&M University Department Financial Services Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Commerce, Texas Job Type Staff Summary 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 all disbursements follow state, system, and university policies, procedures, and statutes. As a proud member of the third-largest institution in The Texas A&M University System, ETAMU fosters a strong professional environment that supports career growth and academic excellence. ETAMU is a fast-growing public university with a strong reputation for academic excellence, research innovation, and student success. With over 140+ degree programs, a 20:1 student-to-faculty ratio, and nationally ranked online and graduate programs, ETAMU is committed to transforming lives through quality education. Our employees benefit from a collaborative community, cutting-edge research opportunities, and outstanding resources. Duties & Responsibilities Administers disbursements for divisions of the University. Assures accuracy of all information provided by each department for reimbursement. Prepares 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. Serves as a resource to departmental users regarding accounts payable, eProcurement, travel, and payment card systems; researches issues and recommends solutions. Under general supervision, leads the coordination of complex accounts payable reporting, audit preparation, and reconciliation activities; researches and analyzes transaction variances, prepares findings and supporting documentation, and works with departments to resolve discrepancies and maintain compliance with applicable regulations and university procedures. Reviews Oversight audit exceptions, researc #J-18808-Ljbffr tamus