Accounts Payable Specialist I

Accounts Payable Specialist IAccounts Payable Specialist I provides accounts payable and travel support to ensure the timely, accurate, and compliant processing of university financial transactions. The position supports efficient financial operations by maintaining payment records, assisting campus departments, and promoting adherence to established policies and procedures.Duties:Administers and audits accounts payable, travel, and procurement-related transactions to ensure compliance with university, system, state, and federal regulations, policies, and procedures.Reviews and processes vouchers, invoices, travel reimbursements, travel card transactions, wire payments, and other payment requests, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and appropriate supporting documentation.Investigates, analyzes, and resolves payment, invoice, vendor, and encumbrance discrepancies by coordinating with university departments, vendors, and other stakeholders.Prepares, reviews, and maintains financial records, reports, journal entries, and other accounting documentation to support departmental operations, compliance, and reporting requirements.Serves as a resource to university departments by providing guidance on accounts payable, travel, procurement, Concur, and related financial policies and procedures.Develops, coordinates, and delivers training programs and educational materials related to travel, accounts payable, travel cards, Concur, and applicable university policies.Maintains departmental websites, communications, procedures, and policy documentation, including coordinating updates to ensure information remains accurate and current.Marginal Duties:Performs all other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Education: Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (Equivalent combination of education and experience).Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of related job experience.License/Certification: None required.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.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.