Financial Specialist-Associate; Long School of Medicine

Job Description

Under direct supervision, facilitates the end‑to‑end execution of financial transactions for a defined set of client units by providing information and support to customers. Guides customers through processes, executes primary tasks, interacts with internal/external organizations, and reconciles accounts. Responsible for identifying inefficiencies and recommending potential solutions to clients during the financial transaction process.

• Posts detailed entries to financial records, handles routine transactions, and processes common financial transactions, including but not limited to travel requisitions and reimbursements, purchase requisitions, internal transfers, and payments to individuals.
• Prepares and verifies various standard financial entries for the financial data processing system; reconciles report discrepancies and problems.
• Maintains documentation of transactions and confirms completeness, accuracy, and compliance with UTHSA and departmental policies and procedures.
• Identifies issues with administrative processes that create challenges for customers and may play an active role in implementing solutions.
• Guides customers on appropriate interpretation of UTHSA policies and procedures. Provides optimal business solutions to customers.
• Documents and reconciles financial documents.
• Responsible for ensuring process follow‑through to completion for transactions and customer support.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

• Understands the organization’s financial processes.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to be dependable and flexible to meet deadlines.
• Extremely customer‑focused.
• Self‑motivated, quick learner. Attention to detail, understands importance of accuracy and responsiveness.
• Fundamental knowledge of accounting practices and agency reimbursement programs.
• Knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of particular field of specialization.
• Proficiency in applicable software programs including Microsoft Office.

• Associate’s degree is required.
• High School diploma or GED is required.

• Three (3) years of financial transaction experience or related experience is required.
• Will accept five (5) years of experience without a degree.

Three (3) years of financial transaction experience or related experience is required.

UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits.

Medical – UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists. Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.

Dental – Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.

Vision – Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits.

Disability – Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non‑work related illness or injury prevents you from working.

FSAs – Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day‑care expenses or out‑of‑pocket health care expenses.

Retirement – Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement…