Senior Financial Specialist – AP & Compliance

East Texas A&M University; Commerce (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Health benefits package

Paid holidays & sick leave

TRS retirement program

Job summary

East Texas A&M University seeks a Financial Specialist III to manage complex accounts payable duties and coordinate disbursements across university divisions. You will ensure compliance with state policies and maintain accurate records using FAMIS, eProcurement, eTravel, and US Bank tools.

The role requires six years of related experience, strong data handling, and the ability to liaise with departments and vendors while protecting confidential information.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; six years of related experience.
• Advanced knowledge of accounts payable practices and standards.
• Ability to multitask and handle confidential information.
• Experience with word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

Responsibilities

• Administers all disbursements for divisions of the University. Ensures accuracy of information for reimbursement.
• Prepares vouchers per State Purchasing and related rules and regulations.
• Audits encumbrance documents using FAMIS, eProcurement, and eTravel systems.
• Maintains a filing system for accounts payable documents for quick retrieval.

Skills

Accounts payable

Financial transactions

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Database

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

FAMIS

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eTravel

US Bank

Job description

East Texas A&M University seeks a Financial Specialist III to manage complex accounts payable duties and coordinate disbursements across university divisions. You will ensure compliance with state policies and maintain accurate records using FAMIS, eProcurement, eTravel, and US Bank tools.

The role requires six years of related experience, strong data handling, and the ability to liaise with departments and vendors while protecting confidential information.