Financial Specialist II (Cashier)

Job Description Prairie View A&M University Financial Specialist II (Cashier) Job Title Financial Specialist II (Cashier) Agency Prairie View A&M University Department Financial Administration Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Prairie View, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description The Financial Specialist II, under general supervision, provides advanced clerical, accounting, and customer service support duties for Treasury Services. The salary is determined in accordance with the University's compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates' education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position.

Responsibilities:

Assist Cashier Supervisor with reviewing daily cashier check-out sheets and bank deposits, using Banner and Touchnet. Assist in balancing cash receipt folders for data entry by Accounting Services. Assist with making daily bank deposits for the University's funds as well as assist with monitoring the University's Cash Vault at all times. Assists with cash count of the vault on a weekly basis. Provide professional customer service to students, staff, faculty, and vendors. Monitor departmental message box to respond to customers in a timely manner. Updates the message log with how responses were made to customers. Establish and maintain an efficient log for recording scholarship for future term. Use the Workday system to maintain timesheets, leaves, and training requirements. Use MS Outlook for daily communication through email and departmental voice mail. Verify scholarship updates in RPAAWRD/Banner on a daily basis to report discrepancies to the Scholarship Office. Monitor and report the departments that are not in compliance with cash handling procedures. Assist Cashier Supervisor in solving discrepancies with Retiree insurance. Assist Cashier Supervisor in refunding student credit card in Touchnet/Marketplace on a weekly basis. Report daily departmental deposits to the Director of Treasury Services. Record and receipt drop box payments using Banner, FAMIS, and Touchnet Issue, file and mail work study and student refund checks. Perform normal cashiering transactions of the University's funds including accepting cash, checks and credit card payments in person, mail or via phone using Banner, Touchnet, Payment Gateway, credit card terminals, and Touchnet Market Place Software Systems. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience. Five years of related experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Business related field. Seven to ten years of cashier or banking/teller experience. Experience in university setting. Advanced skills with the MS Office. Proficiency in MS Excel.

Job Posting Close Date:

Until Filled Required Attachments:

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either "Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter" on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the "Resume/CV" or Resume/Cover Letter" attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

Resume or Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter Application Submission Guidelines:

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site. The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or should you need assistance with the online application process.

Background Check Requirements:

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. About Us For more than 140 years, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) has been igniting passion in its students. With an established reputation for producing engineers, nurses and educators, PVAMU offers baccalaureate degrees, master's degrees and doctoral degree programs through nine colleges and schools. The University has an enrollment of more than 8,500 students. Designated an institution of "the first class" in the Texas Constitution, PVAMU is the second-oldest public institution of higher education in the state and a member of The Texas A&M University System. The University is dedicated to fulfilling its land-grant mission of achieving excellence in teaching, research and service. PVAMU is conveniently located near the rapidly growing residential and commercial area known as the Northwest Houston Corridor. The developing Northwest Houston Corridor offers newly developed suburban communities, a variety of shopping and dining near the Houston Premium Outlets and is a short, 35-minute commute into downtown Houston. For more information, www.pvamu.edu. Your career opportunities with a "University of the first class" begins here! Prairie View A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer. If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (936) 261-1730.