Accounts Payable Specialist I — Start in AP & Travel Compliance

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston seeks an Accounts Payable Specialist I to support timely and compliant processing of university financial transactions, including travel and payment requests. You will assist campus departments, maintain records, and promote adherence to policies and procedures.

Responsibilities include auditing transactions, reviewing vouchers and reimbursements, resolving discrepancies, and delivering training on Concur and related processes.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic accounting principles.
• Experience with accounts payable, travel, and procurement transactions is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• 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 and supporting documentation.
• Investigates and resolves payment, invoice, vendor, and encumbrance discrepancies by coordinating with university departments and vendors.
• Prepares and maintains financial records, journal entries, and other accounting documentation to support operations and reporting.
• Provides guidance on accounts payable, travel, Concur, and related policies to campus departments.
• Develops and delivers training materials related to travel, accounts payable, Concur, and university policies.
• Maintains departmental websites and policy documentation, updating as needed.

Skills

Excellent math

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Associate's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

PeopleSoft

Job description

The University of Houston seeks an Accounts Payable Specialist I to support timely and compliant processing of university financial transactions, including travel and payment requests. You will assist campus departments, maintain records, and promote adherence to policies and procedures.

Responsibilities include auditing transactions, reviewing vouchers and reimbursements, resolving discrepancies, and delivering training on Concur and related processes.