Job Information
University of Houston - Clear Lake Accounting Specialist in Houston, Texas
Accounting Specialist
Description
The Accounting Specialist reviews and approves voucher payments, releases USAS batches, researches and reissues rejected payments, coordinates Payment Works registration with department staff and vendors, and supports travel expense report reviews. The role is critical since it is the gateway to payment, through the Payment Works platform, for all vendors/suppliers. The role also works with department staff to explain voucher errors and the associated corrections required.
Duties:
Processes and audits vouchers for purchase and non-purchase orders. Prepares and verifies accounts payable vouchers and submits checks to vendors.
Audits Concur for travel related reimbursement errors to ensure payments are completed.
Processes reissuance for any lost checks and payment errors
Generates non-posted voucher payment reports as needed. Reviews accounts payable queries and reports, and takes any corrective action.
Answers general Accounts Payable and PeopleSoft inquiries and provides support.
Manages invoice workflow to ensure we comply with Prompt Pay.
Processes USAS batch releases.
Ensures employees are trained on the responsibilities of a travel card, orders, and disburses travel cards to applicable employees.
Provides support to campus departments with questions and issues regarding payments and performs related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required:
Associate's Degree in Accounting or a closely related field.
At least three years of experience in Accounting.
Accounting principles that enable employee to record payment transactions accurately and consistently.
Accounting software: PeopleSoft or another platform that involves detailed understanding of processing steps.
Project management/organization of multiple issues across various departments for extended time periods.
Effective communication and teamwork that supports the accounts payable department and UHCL department staff.
Keen attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and audit/review in high volume, fast paced environment
Strong time management skill to meet various deadlines, track and follow up on incomplete tasks, ensure errors are corrected timely.
Ability to analyze, interpret and evaluate accounts payable and travel situations or problems and develop effective solutions.
Ability to proactively identify and clearly describe opportunities to increase productivity and efficiency.
Ability to adapt, and learn new skills as UHCL evolves its information technology platforms and business practices.
Skills in data entry and managing multiple high priority detailed projects.
Desired:
Bachelor's Degree.
Required Attachments by Candidate Resume, Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Notes to Applicant:
Full-time position with benefits. Background check required. To apply, please complete the online application and attach a resume and cover letter. Applications without the required documents will be considered incomplete and disqualified.
Schedule: Full-time
Organization: C0130 Accounts Payable