Travel Card And Accounts Payable Specialist Iii

This position may be eligible for Hybrid Work, working remotely for up to two days per week after the initial 90 days of employment.

Hourly Rate: $25.48/hr. or higher, commensurate with experience and/or education

JOB SUMMARY

The Travel Card and Accounts Payable Specialist III oversees and assist with the University's travel card program and provides accounts payable support to the department and staff.

DUTIES

• Provides a high level of customer care to all university personnel and vendors answering inquiries promptly and professionally. Supports, guides, and instructs the travel card program
• Oversees travel card program and provides support, guidance, and instruction in compliance with policies and procedures and ensures all payments are paid on time. Ensures compliance with UHD, UH system, and State of Texas policies and procedures
• Assists with compiling and reviewing reports including but not limited to Continuous Improvement plan and report (CIP/CIR) and updates accounts payable and travel website. Identifies areas in need of improvement and works with immediate supervisor on improvement plans
• Develops and coordinates training for all departments on travel, AP, travel card, and Concur, including applicable policies and procedures
• Troubleshoots and resolves complex travel issues including research on airfare, car rentals, and lodging for university business travel
• Provides appropriate accounting information on all university payments; processes executive card wire payments

MARGINAL DUTIES

• Performs all other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct Reports:

• None

Delegation of Work:

• N/A

Supervision Given:

• N/A

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of basic Accounting principles

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent math and computation skills

Abilities:

• Ability to use computer software and the ability to learn new software, including the Microsoft suite, PeopleSoft, and Concur

WORK LOCATION AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Primary Work Location:

• Works in an office environment

Physical Demands:

• Individual has discretion in relation to walking, standing, etc., and has minimal exposure to physical risks
• Work is performed in a typical, comfortable interior work environment that does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements

EEO/AA

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree

Required Experience:

• Minimum of one (1) year of related job experience

License/Certification:

• None required