Financial Specialist – Associate

Margie and Bill Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design at UTSA

. Post detailed entries to financial records .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeSan Antonio • Texas • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong financial transaction processing skills, with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and customer support. Proficient in accounting practices and adept at utilizing Microsoft Office for financial documentation and reporting.

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Financial Transaction ExperienceAttention To DetailCustomer-FocusedAccounting Practices KnowledgeMicrosoft Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Financial Data ProcessingTransaction ReconciliationFinancial DocumentationAccounting PracticesReimbursement Programs

Soft Skills

DependabilityFlexibilitySelf-MotivationQuick Learning

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

Associate's Degree

Industry Keywords

UTHSA PoliciesFinancial ProcessesAdministrative Process ImprovementTransaction Documentation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Post detailed entries to financial records
Handle routine transactions and process travel requisitions and reimbursements, purchase requisitions, internal transfers, and payments to individuals
Prepare and verify standard financial entries for the financial data processing system
Reconcile report discrepancies and problems
Maintain transaction documentation and confirm completeness, accuracy, and compliance with UTHSA and departmental policies and procedures
Identify administrative process issues and help implement solutions
Guide customers on interpreting UTHSA policies and procedures
Provide optimal business solutions to customers
Document and reconcile financial documents
Ensure transaction and customer-support processes are completed
Perform other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate's degree is required
Three (3) years of financial transaction experience or related experience is required
Understanding of the organization's financial processes
Strong attention to detail
Ability to be dependable and flexible in order to meet deadlines
Extremely customer-focused
Self-motivated and a quick learner
Fundamental knowledge of accounting practices and agency reimbursement programs
Knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of the relevant field of specialization
Proficiency in applicable software programs, including Microsoft Office

Benefits

Comp & perks

UT SELECT Medical insurance offered free for employees
Family medical coverage available through payroll deduction
Discounted copays and coinsurance through UT Health Physicians
$50,000 group term life insurance at no cost
$50,000 basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance at no cost
Options to purchase additional employee and dependent life and AD&D coverage at group rates
Three dental insurance plan options through Delta Dental
Two vision plan options
Disability Insurance
Flexible spending accounts for dependent day care and out-of-pocket healthcare expenses
Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)
Voluntary retirement programs with five retirement plan providers
Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days), based on years of service
Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours accrued per month
Paid Family Leave: up to 240 hours (6 weeks) after 6 months of consecutive employment
12 paid holidays annually
Discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership