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Part-Time Specialist III, Financial Management

Employer
Lone Star College
Location
Texas, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Sep 26, 2022


Commitment to Mission

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, diversity, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs
  • One LSC
  • Student Focused
  • Own It
  • Advance Equity
  • Cultivate Community
  • Choose Learning
The Chronicle of Higher Education’s “Great Colleges to Work For” is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Lone Star College was recognized in five areas: Confidence in Senior Leadership; Diversity; Facilities, Workspace & Security; Job Satisfaction; and Work/Life Balance .

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-Houston North Greenspoint

Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 93,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2021 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education and ranked 35th in Texas in the Forbes ‘America’s Best Employers By State’ list.

LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.

LSC-Houston North Greenspoint is a state-of-the-art, full-service location designed to serve the greater Greenspoint area. Its proximity to local businesses and public transportation has created a location ideal for working and non-traditional students. The facility offers a selection of day, evening and weekend credit courses, including university-transfer courses, certificates, computer/office skills, and developmental studies.

Location address is 250 N. Sam Houston Pkwy E., Houston, TX 77060.

Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The Specialist III, Financial Management supports other staff by performing task-oriented duties while providing clerical, analytical, administrative, and/or operational support under general supervision. Assists with operations of the department as it pertains to college monies including but not limited to purchase cards, travel & expense and purchase orders. Under general supervision, position follows established procedures in the daily operations of the Business Operations Office.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  1. Designs, plans and implements basic processes and procedures for a variety of accounting and budget related transactions including but not limited to accounts receivable and/or accounts payable
  2. Analyze and audit financial procurement card accounts and transactions.Report and record violations. Maintain credit card spreadsheets and data
  3. Provide instruction and direction to campus personnel on direct pay requests and accounts payable guidelines.Verify for accuracy and submit direct payments for processing
  4. Prepares, reviews and reconciles a variety of journal entries and general ledger accounts.
  5. Provide training and assistance on purchasing guidelines to requestors and division managers. May assist with reviewing outstanding purchase orders that need to be closed out by including but not limited to emailing requestors
  6. Assist campus personnel with Travel and Expense, as necessary. Act as prepay auditor for travel and expense module
  7. Maintains a variety of logs, Excel spreadsheets, databases and files. Logs and tracks a variety of data
  8. Assembles information and develops worksheets for budget and audit purposes. Generates various periodic reports
  9. Responsible for other reasonable related duties asassigned


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
  • Requires detailed analytical skills and a high level of accounting skills and knowledge
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel required)
  • Ability to follow procedures that may result in interaction with co-workers or other individuals
  • Possesses excellent organizational skills
  • Strong attention to accuracy and detail
  • Ability to work independently and be self-motivated
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills
  • Ability to work on several tasks simultaneously
PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:
  • Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general officeequipment
  • Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of theposition
  • Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safetyhazards
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • High School Diploma or GED and at least 3 years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Experience with PC platform in programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Experience working with PeopleSoft
  • Prior accounting experience
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Salary

Hourly Pay Rate is $14.55

Benefits Marketing Statement

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver, participation in a tax deferred retirement plan and more.

Special Instructions

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You must limit your file name for any attachment to 40 characters or less.

How to Apply

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY

We will not accept application material received via fax, email, mail, or hand delivered.

Postings for part-time and adjunct positions are active for the academic year. By selecting the option to receive notifications on your profile, you will begin receiving electronic communication regarding new opportunities with Lone Star College (LSC).

If selected for an interview, a recruiter will contact you by phone, or email to schedule an interview.

Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program, under which Lone Star College provides the federal government with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm that the employee is authorized to work in the United States.

More information on the E-Verify program is available at www.dhs.gov/E-Verify .

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.

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