Financial Specialist II

Job Title

Financial Specialist II

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

FMO Financial Management Operations

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

A Glimpse of the Job

The Financial Specialist II, under general supervision, provides advanced clerical, accounting, and customer service support duties.  

 

Essential Duties/Tasks

Inventory Certification

• Perform physical inventory certifications of assets across campus

• Monitor progress of certifications and ensure accurate data entry and updates

• Manage asset changes, perform error checks, and address discrepancies for compliance with State, System, & University policies to ensure decreased risk

• Investigate missing or mis-accounted assets and report findings

• Contribute to process improvements for inventory certification and asset management

 

Financial Data Management

• Process and maintain asset records by printing and physically affixing permanent asset tags to all newly purchased departmental assets in accordance with established procedures

• Initiate and process the documentation required for the transfer or disposal of departmental inventory, ensuring accurate and timely updates in the asset management system

• Serve as a primary point of contact for departmental staff, providing support and timely resolution to inquiries regarding asset location, tagging protocols, and new equipment purchases

 

Internal & External Customer Support

• Respond to department and system member inquiries via phone calls, emails, and the ticketing system in a timely and professional manner

• Provide accurate information and assist with resolving issues related to fixed asset processes, policies, or procedures

• Document and track inquiries, ensuring follow-up and resolution of outstanding requests

 

Backup

• Collaborate with other departments as needed to ensure accurate and consistent responses

 

What you need to know

Salary: $18.68/hour

Special Instructions: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload these in the CV/Resume section.

Required Education and Experience

• High school graduation or any equivalent combination of education and experience

• Five years of experience in a specialized financial field such as accounts payable, payroll, student accounts

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Asset Tagging (e.g., barcoding/RFID) and/or property tracking systems

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

Other Requirements and Factors

• This position is security sensitive

• This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures

• All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

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.