Job Title
Financial Specialist IIAgency
Prairie View A&M UniversityDepartment
Procurement & Disbursement ServProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Prairie View, TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
The Financial Specialist II, under general supervision, provides advanced clerical, accounting, and customer service support duties.
The salary is determined in accordance with the University’s compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates’ education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position.
Responsibilities:
Processing assigned invoices within the E-procurement system and monitoring to ensure payment completion within 30 days to avoid prompt pay interest and delinquent payments.
Investigates and resolves problems associated with processing of invoices and receiving.
Serve as point of contact for vendors and university staff for questions or concerns as it relates to various Accounts Payable processes.
Provide guidance and assistance to customers, both internally and externally regarding status of invoices and payments.
Maintain the payable email account and assign invoices to Accounts Payable team accordingly for processing.
Researches a variety of routine internal and external inquiries concerning account status, to include communicating the resolution of discrepancies to appropriate persons.
Monitor error reports to ensure timely processing of vouchers and work with University Departments and/or Director of Disbursements to reconcile errors as identified and determine process improvement to avoid recurrences.
Serve as a back-up for preparation of manual scholarship and service department vouchers for timely reimbursements from the state.
Serve as a back-up to ensure proper reconciliation of the USAS batch filings.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Five years of related experience.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Associate's degree in Business.
Ten years of related experience.
Excellent Excel skills.
Strong problem-solving ability.
Good analytical ability.
Good communication skills.
Job Posting Close Date:
12/19/2025
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/Veterans/Disability Employer.