East Texas A&M University
Education
AccountingAssistantIII
“Accounting Assistant III at East Texas A&M University. Skills: Accounts payable practices, Financial transactions processing, System utilization (FAMIS, eProcurement, eTravel). Processing and maintaining financial transactions. Coordinating the payment of goods and services”
Industry & Context.
Ability to analyze financial information; Resolves audit items; Communicates with utility vendors regarding invoice discrepancies; Resolves issues with eProcurement system and pro card audits
Security-sensitive position, Subject to criminal history investigation, Employment contingent upon verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Four years of related experience, Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications, Knowledge of financial transactions, Advanced knowledge of accounts payable practices and standards, Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others, Ability to analyze financial information, Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality
Nice to Have
Bachelor's degree, Knowledge of fund accounting, Experience with FAMIS (Financial Accounting Management Information System), Laserfiche (electronic file management system), eTravel (Emburse), and US Bank (online procurement/travel card system)
What You'll Do.
Processing and maintaining financial transactions
Coordinating the payment of goods and services
Administering disbursements for divisions of the University
Auditing encumbrance documents and processing payments
Regulating a filing system for accounts payable documents
Acting as liaison between faculty
Ensuring accuracy and verification of invoices
Preparing daily reports for accountant's audit
Providing support regarding financial systems
Assisting Accounts Payable Supervisor with high priority projects
Reviewing Oversight audit items
Analyzing utility statements
Managing daily operations of the eProcurement system and pro card audits
Inputting data into the cash disbursement system
Maintaining sub-ledgers
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Works cooperatively with others; Liaison between faculty, staff, and vendors; Provides support to the university community; Assists Accounts Payable Supervisor
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