Texas A&M University
Classification Specifications

General Description:  Provides clerical, accounting, and customer service support duties in a specialized field within the Division of Finance.

Typical:  Performs assigned duties within specialized field including recording, sorting, verifying, entering and retrieving financial data; provides customer service and/or accounting related duties at a University level; provides general guidance to departments, agencies and administrators regarding financial matters relating to a specialized field; reviews and audits the work of outside departments; applies and enforces rules and regulations; researches problems and discrepancies; performs word processing and prepares spreadsheets; maintains files and records; may have transactional approval; performs related duties as required.

Received:  Instruction and regular review from administrative supervisor.

Given:  None.

Required:  High school graduation, including business courses at the high school or college level, or any equivalent combination of training and experience. One year as a Financial Assistant III or Four years of experience in a specialized financial field such as accounts payable, payroll, student accounts.

Preferred:  Business course at a college level. Previous Texas A&M University experience.

Required:  None.

Preferred:  None.

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

Typical:  Excellent oral and written communication, customer service and problem-solving skills. Attention to detail. Ability to comprehend, apply and enforce rules and regulations. Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet programs and bookkeeping procedures preferred.