Business Service Center Specialist III - Fiscal Support

UT Tyler; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

The University of Texas at San Antonio seeks a Business Service Center Specialist III - Fiscal Support to manage complex financial transactions and support budget monitoring. You will train staff, generate reports, and collaborate with department managers to improve data integration and financial processes.

The role combines on-campus duties with potential remote work within Texas and requires confidentiality and strong office software skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Bachelor's degree can substitute for experience on a one-for-one basis.
• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in fiscal support, account reconciliation, budget monitoring, budget-to-actual analysis, variance reporting, or related financial work.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee complex financial and business transaction processes to support the Business Service Center; may provide supervision or lead for staff.
• Receive, review, analyze, and process transactions into university software systems (accounting, budget, purchasing, travel, records management, project scheduling).
• Provide training on accounting, purchasing and procurement, travel, and reconciliation of accounts; may assign and review work.
• Work with the unit manager to implement processes to improve data integration and cross-functional processes.
• Prepare, analyze, and create statistical and financial reports; provide input on improvements to systems and procedures.
• Review budgets for accuracy and compliance; post entries to automated finance system; allocate expenditures, encumbrances, receipts, and receivables.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies and issues with corrective procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information; act as liaison between departments and internal/external customers, handling inquiries and complaints.
• Attend meetings and complete special projects; perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Business Service Center Specialist III - Fiscal Support

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has also been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online , on UT San Antonio Today or on X , Instagram , Facebook , YouTube or LinkedIn .

Salary Range

$55,000 - $60,000 annualized, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.

Job Type

Full Time

Posting Close Date

Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on the listed close date. At the discretion of the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Required Application Materials

• Resume and Cover Letter are required

Job Summary

The Business Service Center Specialist III supports the Business Service Center in managing financial and business activities.This role includes analyzing and updating procedures to improve efficiency and productivity.

Core Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing and overseeing complex financial and business transaction processes to support the Business Service Center.May provide functional supervision or serve as a lead for Business Service Center staff; resolves complex work issues.
• Receives, reviews, analyzes, and processes complex business transactions into various University software systems.These transactions include accounting (posting and reconciling), budget development and monitoring, purchasing, travel, records management, and project scheduling.
• Acts as a resource for BSC staff; provides training regarding various business transactions such as accounting, purchasing and procurement, travel, and reconciliation of accounts; may assign and review the work of others.
• Works closely with the unit manager to implement processes to improve data integration as well as process improvements across all functional areas.
• Prepares, analyzes, and creates statistical, financial, and related ad hoc reports; provides policy input and recommendations for improvement to business process management systems and procedures.
• Examines budgets for accuracy and compliance with procedures and regulations; compiles and analyzes financial information to post entries to accounts in an automated finance system; allocates expenditures, encumbrances, receipts, and receivables based on reports and schedules; reviews and processes requisitions; confers with the department for clarifications, specifications, and preferred supplies; confers with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule.
• Identifies and resolves issues, concerns, discrepancies, problems, and inconsistencies, determining appropriate corrective procedures.
• Maintains a high degree of confidentiality and ensures the safety of all confidential and sensitive information related to this role.
• Acts as liaison between departments and internal or external customers and interacts with clients by telephone, electronically or face to face to identify and support their transactional needs/requirements; proactively engages customers through reporting and personal responses; researches and evaluates all relevant information to handle inquiries and complaints; promptly responds and resolves customer inquiries and/or complaints; manages client expectations and provides consistent client updates; keeps records of client interactions, transactions, and actions taken; communicates and coordinates with internal departments as needed to resolve client issues.
• Attends meetings and may serve on committees on behalf of BSC.
• Completes special projects and assignments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Bachelor's degree can substitute for experience on a one-for-one basis.
• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in fiscal support, account reconciliation, budget monitoring, budget-to-actual analysis, variance reporting, or closely related financial work experience.
• This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Verbal and Written Communication
• Attention to Detail
• Ability to Multitask
• Deadline Driven Calendar Management
• Customer Service
• Microsoft Office Suite

Working Conditions

• Office Environment. Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions, or other business-related events Workdays, areas, and work hours may vary based on the needs of the department.

Physical Demands

• Sedentary work; sitting most of the time.Jobs are sedentary, if walking and standing are required, only occasionally.Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally.

This position will require working both remotely in Texas and on campus. Subject to change depending on department need. Travel and parking expenses are the employee’s responsibility. Applicants must be adaptable and open to working in both environments.

This position is contingent upon a successful background check. Verification of a valid driver’s license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) may be completed as applicable. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affluent Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination.