Senior Accounts Payable & Travel Specialist

TSABAA; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

The Teacher Retirement System of Texas is seeking an Accounts Payable and Travel Specialist (or Senior) to manage supplier invoices, travel reimbursements, and related reconciliation across agency systems. This onsite role is based in Austin, TX and requires collaboration with the AP and Travel teams.

The position covers payments, vendor records, and travel processing; Senior duties include card program administration, open records responses, and staff training to ensure compliant operations

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3 years of related experience in accounts payable, travel, accounting, or finance requiring detailed analysis of financial information.
• Senior level requires 5 years of related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and payments in PAVES.
• Process travel requests and expense reports in Concur.
• Maintain vendor records in USAS and TINS.
• Assist with year-end close accruals and audits.
• Provide training and guidance to AP/Travel staff.
• Reconcile payments and respond to open records requests.

Skills

Governmental accounting

USAS familiarity

CAPPS knowledge

Concur experience

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree substitution allowed

Tools

PAVES

TINS

CAPPS

Job description

The Teacher Retirement System of Texas is seeking an Accounts Payable and Travel Specialist (or Senior) to manage supplier invoices, travel reimbursements, and related reconciliation across agency systems. This onsite role is based in Austin, TX and requires collaboration with the AP and Travel teams.

The position covers payments, vendor records, and travel processing; Senior duties include card program administration, open records responses, and staff training to ensure compliant operations