Financial Specialist II

Job Title

Financial Specialist II

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

Title III Adloc

Proposed Minimum Salary

$15.25 hourly

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Financial Specialist II, under general supervision, provides business and budgetary support services to the Title III Administration Office. This position will perform all duties associated with fiscal management, accounting, and inventory audits.

This position may pay more that the minimum amount listed based on education and experience of selected candidate.

This position is funded by grant or restricted funds. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of grant or restricted funding.

Responsibilities:

• Records, sorts, verifies, enters, and retrieves financial data. Provides customer service and/or accounting related duties.

• Acts as a resource regarding financial matters. Audits transactions.

• Assists with writing and implementing standardized procedures. Applies and enforces rules and regulations.

• Researches and resolves problems and discrepancies. Provides periodic guidance and acts as a resource to Activity Coordinators and administrative assistant staff.

• Monitor old grant encumbrances and contact corresponding departments.

• Review accounts/object code balances and prepares budget transfers when needed.

• Research funding accounts for inventory items when needed.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Five years of related experience in fiscal management, accounting, and inventory audits.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in applicable field.

Job Posting Close Date:

• 05/31/2024

Required Attachments:

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either "Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter" on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the "Resume/CV" or Resume/Cover Letter" attachment box.  Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae

• Cover Letter

Application Submission Guidelines:

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.

The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.

Background Check Requirements:

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.