Financial Assistant 2 (Finance)
Department: Dean, Optometry
Salary: Commensurate with Experience/Education
Description:
Provides support in a variety of the more complex, clerical financial duties in accordance with standard procedures.
1. Reconciles financial accounts for a department or office to the monthly statements provided by the University.
2. Prepares monthly and quarterly financial reports for department management.
3. Review expenditure documents for accuracy and follows up to ensure that vendors are paid.
4. Maintains computerized accounting data bases and generates ad hoc reports as needed.
5. Posts income and expenditure transactions to the appropriate account.
6. May prepare billing, financial reports, and or invoices for various foundations and institutions.
7. Prepares journal vouchers needed to effect changes in accounts.
8. Analyzes errors found in account reconciliation for best method of correction.
9. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. (All duties are subject to restrictions set forth by MAPP policies on Cash Handling).
MQ: Requires a basic knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation and simple mathematical functions like percentages, ratios, etc. as might normally be acquired through attainment of a high school diploma or GED. Requires a minimum of one (1) year of directly job-related experience.
Please add this additional information to the job posting.
- Department is willing to accept education in lieu of experience.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with PeopleSoft Finance and university financials, including but not limited to vouchers and journals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Detailed-oriented
Candidates interested in applying for the position must submit the following documents with the application:
• Cover letter describing the manner in which your experience applies to the posting.
• Resume
• Salary History (list Employer name, dates, and last salary)
• Three work references, including current and past supervisors. NOTE: We will maintain your confidentiality and notify you in advance of making contact with any of your references. References will be contacted only after the interviewing process has been completed.
All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.
The policy of the University of Houston-System and its universities is to ensure equal opportunity in all its educational programs and activities, and all terms and conditions of employment without regard to age, race, color, disability, religion, national origin, ethnicity, military status, genetic information, sex (including gender and pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or status, or gender expression, except where such a distinction is required by law.
