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Financial Assistant - College of Education

Job in Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77246, USA
Listing for: The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-24
Job specializations:
  • Administrative/Clerical
    Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Office Administrator/ Coordinator
  • Finance & Banking
    Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Office Administrator/ Coordinator
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 20856 - 23474 USD Yearly USD 20856.00 23474.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Financial Assistant 1 - College of Education - (496600 )

Department
:
Dean,Education
Salary
: 15.14 - 17.04

Provides support in a variety of clerical financial duties in accordance with standard procedures.

  • Performs one or more of the following duties depending on thearea of assignment:
  • Enters financial data to maintain accurate balances on accounts in the university's Financial Reporting System (FRS) on state,state research, state service and local accounts.
  • Processes travel requests and vouchers for local and foreign travel for faculty, staff and students.
  • Maintains department financial files, such as postings to the computer and filing of financial account information.
  • Verifies and reconciles payroll (subject to MAPP policies onCash Handling); monitors and distributes monthly and biweekly payroll.
  • Processes purchase vouchers, service center requisitions, and purchase requisitions.
  • Interacts with vendors regarding purchasing supplies and equipment needs for the department. Resolves problems related to purchases.
  • Maintains or assists in maintaining inventory of office supplies and equipment for the department.
  • Provides month end reports on active accounts to faculty andstaff.
  • May perform cash management duties for the department, which includes receiving, recording and depositing cash within established procedures.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
  • This position will be responsible for:
    • Processing voucher payments for invoices and reimbursements.
    • Processing purchase requests using Jaggaer and university issued procurement card.
    • Processing travel requests, expense reports, and reimbursements through Concur Travel Management.
    • Assisting with mail deliveries - receiving and distributing mailto faculty and staff.
    Preferred qualifications:
    • Highest level of professionalism and respect for confidentiality.
    • Ability to interact with all levels of internal and external constituents.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

    Education will be considered in lieu of experience.

    MQ:
    Requires a basic knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation and simple mathematical functions like percentages, ratios, etc. asmight normally be acquired through attainment of a high school diploma or GED. Requires a minimum of six (6) months of directly job-related experience.

    All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

    The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.

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