Financial Specialist I

Agency

Department

The Financial Specialist I, under supervision, provides clerical, accounting, and customer service support duties. Work hours: Mon-Fri; 8 AM-5 PM or as work requirements indicate. Must have the ability to work remotely at the request of the university in times of inclement weather or other special circumstances.

Responsibilities:

30% Receives, verifies and prepares receipts of funds collected for the university including student fees, departmental deposits, returned checks, and credit card payment processing. Follows cash receipt policy guidelines as required by Tarleton State University Cash Handling Procedures and Texas A&M University System cash handling policies and procedures.

30% Provides customer service to students, parents, departments, and agencies regarding student accounts.  Responsible for maintaining a current knowledge of all aspects of student accounts. Effectively respond to emails, phone calls, and walk-ins.

20% Responsible for imaging, indexing and filing documents including receipts, checks and other important documents required for retention. Also responsible for verifying, scanning and submission of checks for deposit at Wells Fargo.

10% Researches problems and discrepancies.  

5% Responsible for balancing cash drawer and completing end of day processes.

5% Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience:
-High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience
-Four years of related experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Strong customer service, organizational and problem-solving skills.

The target base base hourly compensation is $18.03 and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position. Tarleton State University offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. As part of the Tarleton family, the following benefits are also available to full time and qualifying part time employees:

Educational Benefits - employee perks that help enrich, grow, and foster career and professional development:

• Family Education Benefit (Tuition Scholarship) – scholarship opportunities for Tarleton employees, their spouses, or their dependents available after 6 months of continued full-time employment. Click the link to learn more about this incredible Texan benefit!

• Masters Educational Assistance – is designed to invest in and assist employees further their knowledge, skills, and job effectiveness through 100% of eligible tuition and fees being paid on enrollment. Click link for additional guidelines and details!

Employee Health, Wellness, and Financial Planning

• Fully covered employee health insurance

  • Reimbursement of Insurance Premium Deductions! The State of Texas contributes to eligible employees’ insurance coverages as of the 1st day of the month following 60 days of employment in an eligible position. For those who elect coverage PRIOR to the first of the month after 60 days of employment, Tarleton State University will reimburse employees the State contribution towards health coverage during those first 60 days.

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Retirement and Insurance programs

Paid Leave

Tarleton employees enjoy one of the greatest PTO packages in the area!

• Paid sick leave

• Holiday pay

• Vacation

• Longevity pay

• Paid Birthday Leave – Tarleton State University awards all leave-eligible employees paid time off for their birthday!

Other

• Complimentary tickets to all Athletic and Performing Fine Arts events!

  • Tarleton Employees enjoy two complimentary general admission tickets for athletics and performing fine arts events on campus! Join Texan Nation on the bleachers or in the auditorium.

• Employee Wellness Release Time

• Staff Gym Membership Discount with Campus Recreation

• and other Tarleton Discounts

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

Application Procedure:

During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via "Submit" action.

Employment applications must include:

• Completed online application

• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications

• Curriculum Vitae or Resume

• At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information

Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered.  Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.  “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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.