Job Details

Fiscal Accounts Specialist I

Position Number: 6415067
Location: El Paso, TX
Position Type: Bursar and Student Accounts

Fiscal Accounts Specialist I

Job ID: 13775
Location: El Paso, TX
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About UTEP

About the University of Texas at El Paso

UTEP is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.

The University of Texas at El Paso is America's leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 84% of our 24,000 students are Hispanic, and more than half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 172 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.

Student Business Services

The primary responsibility of Financial Services is to ensure the proper stewardship of the University's financial resources. Toward this end, we strive to provide valuable, timely, and meaningful financial information to University administrators to allow informed decision making in pursuit of overall institutional goals. We must ensure sound and efficient financial practices and services to the University community and must service our customers in an ethical, professional, and courteous manner. Our goal is to be sensitive and responsive to the needs of our customers - University students, administrators, faculty, staff and representatives from other state agencies. We are committed to innovation, change, and self-evaluation in order to meet these needs.

Position Information

Hiring Department: Student Business Services

Posting End Date: Open until filled.

Hours: 40 hours per week, standard Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm, flexibility is required on evenings and weekends (seasonal).

FLSA status: Non-exempt

Earliest Start Date: As soon as possible.

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Required Application Materials:

Resume
Cover Letter
List of three references

Note: To the extent that this position involves research, work, or access to critical infrastructure as referenced in Executive Order GA-48, being hired for and continuing to be employed in this position requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.

The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents' performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents' immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver's license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions.

Purpose of Position

Summary:

To provide skills in the receipt, disbursement and recording of funds for Student and University accounts and provide excellent service to the University community. Responsible for answering questions and researching issues concerning policies, procedures and for receiving, disbursing and properly crediting funds to student and University accounts.

Note: The primary accountabilities below are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed below. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents' performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents' immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. All staff who drive on Official University Business must observe all applicable laws and have a valid driver's license issued in the state where they permanently reside that is not currently suspended or revoked. Any driver who operates a Vehicle for Official University Business at a time when his or her license was suspended or revoked, shall be subject to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal as applicable as defined in the UT System UTS 157.

Statement of Duties and Responsibilities:

Provides service and information to customers regarding student, staff, and departmental accounts.

Researches and assists in resolving issues, inquiries and problems with accounts.

Prepares cashier window for opening; secures cash and checks; disburses refund checks.

Receives cash, checks and credit card payments. Prepares payment receipts. Credits payments to proper accounts.

Processes deposits for University departments and organizations.

Closes cashier window; balances cash drawer, prepares currency and coins; endorses checks; completes deposit slips.

Processes and files forms for student.

Prepares and routes accounting documents.

Prepares reports and correspondence.

Verifies accuracy of work, account reconciliations, and processing of vouchers.

Accurate recordkeeping of timekeeping and vouchers processed.

Verifies and calculates credits on accounts; assists with refunding processing when needed.

Complies with all State and University policies.

Recommends process and workflow improvements.

Assists with special projects as assigned.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: No supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Qualifications:

Education: Associate degree from an accredited institution or two years of college in a business related field. Experience may substitute for education on a year for year basis.

and

Experience: Two years of experience related to the statement of duties and responsibilities; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

Similar experience in higher education.

Additional Information

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit. The employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Special vision requirements are close vision and color vision.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

In keeping with its access, excellence and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries-including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident-about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747-8358, by email at titleix@utep.edu, or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 312.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.

To apply, visit https://zahr-prd-candidate-ada.utshare.utsystem.edu/psp/ZAHRPRDADA/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=2&JobOpeningId=13775&PostingSeq=1