Accounts Payable Specialist I
Department: Accounts Payable
Salary: $43,001 - $47,301
Description:
Job Summary
The Accounts Payable Specialist I analyzes and audits departmental vouchers to ensure compliance with UHD, UHS, state, and federal policies and procedures. Assists with travel and travel card program.
Duties
- Analyzes and audits department vouchers to ensure compliance with UHD, UHS, state, and federal policies and procedures. PO vouchers and travel card payments are processed centrally; report taxable payments
- Ensures documentation, signatures, receipts have been received and correct vendor and payment amounts. Provides appropriate accounting information on all university payments; processes executive card wire payments
- Investigates and resolves problems associated with processing invoices and vendor statements; liaison with UHD department and vendor for PO payments, so all invoices are received and remaining encumbrances are released
- Develops and coordinates training for all departments on travel, AP, travel card, and Concur, including all applicable policies and procedures; assists with the university's travel program/Concur as required
- Assists with monthly status reports including CIP/CIR (Continuous Improvement Plan/Report) update Accounts Payable and Travel websites; coordinates policy updates within the department; prepares and reviews journal entries
Marginal Duties
- Performs all other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities
Direct Reports:
Delegation of Work:
Supervision Given:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of basic Accounting principles
Skills:
- Excellent math and computation skills; strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Abilities:
- Ability to use computer software and the ability to learn new software, including the Microsoft suite and PeopleSoft
- Ability to use general office equipment
Work Location and Physical Demands
Primary Work Location:
- Works in an office environment
Physical Demands:
- Work is performed in a typical, comfortable interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements
- Individual has discretion in relation to walking, standing etc., and has minimal exposure to physical risks
Qualifications
Required Education:
- 2 years of education beyond high school in college or technical school
Required Experience:
- Minimum of one (1) year of related job experience
License/Certification:
Preferred Qualifications
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 an Equal Opportunity Institution.