Texas A&M University
Classification Specifications

0120
FINANCIAL ASSISTANT I - UNIVERSITY
06/24/07

SUMMARY

General Description:  Performs clerical, accounting, and customer service support at a University level within the Division of Finance.

DUTIES

Typical:  Records, sorts, verifies, inputs and retrieves financial data; provides customer service and answers general inquiries at a University level; performs general office duties such as copying, and faxing; prepares routine or standardized correspondence; maintains files and records; may perform cash handling duties; performs related duties as required.

SUPERVISION

Received:  Instruction and regular review from administrative supervisor.
Given:  None.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required:  High school graduation, including business courses at the high school or college level, or any equivalent combination of training and experience. One year business or accounting experience.
Preferred:  Business course at a college level. Previous Texas A&M University experience.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES OR REGISTRATION

Required:  None.
Preferred:  None.

EQUIPMENT

Typical:  Use of standard office equipment, microcomputers and terminals in a mainframe environment.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Typical:  Excellent communication, customer service and problem recognition skills. Attention to detail. Ability to comprehend and carry out rules and regulations. Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet programs preferred.