Financial Assistant II

Job Title

Financial Assistant II

Agency

Texas A&M Forest Service

Department

Budgets & Accounting Department

Proposed Minimum Salary

$13.00 hourly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Financial Assistant II for accounts payable reports to the Budgets & Accounting Department Head, but is supervised on a day-to-day basis by the Financial Management Supervisor II. 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 statues, System policies and regulations and TAMFS procedures. Enter payment voucher information into FAMISHED. Process checks and state warrants to vendors. Process on average 15-20 vouchers per day.

-Document scanning into Laserfiche.
-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.

Education and Experience:
Required Education: High school diploma or GED

Preferred Education: Completed some bookkeeping course
Required Experience: Minimum 2 years experience in accounts payable or accounts receivable. A year of college can be substituted for a year of experience.

Preferred Experience: 1 year accounts payable experience at a state agency or institution of higher education in Texas

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Required Knowledge: Working knowledge of Excel and Word
Preferred Knowledge: some knowledge of Texas regulations governing payments for goods and services.

Required Abilities: Perform duties in a time sensitive environment. Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Required Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Good organizational skills. Critical thinking skills. Attention to detail.

Licenses, Certifications and Registrations:

Required: Valid Texas Drivers license

Applicant Instructions:

Resume and references are REQUIRED to be uploaded to 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 committed to diversity.

Job Title

Financial Assistant II

Agency

Texas A&M Forest Service

Department

Budgets & Accounting Department

Proposed Minimum Salary

$13.00 hourly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Financial Assistant II for accounts payable reports to the Budgets & Accounting Department Head, but is supervised on a day-to-day basis by the Financial Management Supervisor II. 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 statues, System policies and regulations and TAMFS procedures. Enter payment voucher information into FAMISHED. Process checks and state warrants to vendors. Process on average 15-20 vouchers per day.

-Document scanning into Laserfiche.
-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.

Education and Experience:
Required Education: High school diploma or GED

Preferred Education: Completed some bookkeeping course
Required Experience: Minimum 2 years experience in accounts payable or accounts receivable. A year of college can be substituted for a year of experience.

Preferred Experience: 1 year accounts payable experience at a state agency or institution of higher education in Texas

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Required Knowledge: Working knowledge of Excel and Word
Preferred Knowledge: some knowledge of Texas regulations governing payments for goods and services.

Required Abilities: Perform duties in a time sensitive environment. Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Required Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Good organizational skills. Critical thinking skills. Attention to detail.

Licenses, Certifications and Registrations:

Required: Valid Texas Drivers license

Applicant Instructions:

Resume and references are REQUIRED to be uploaded to 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 committed to diversity.