The Accounting Technician is responsible for auditing travel expense reports and creating travel vouchers for reimbursement.  Timely processing of invoices to make accurate payments to vendors in Peoplesoft. Reconciliation of centrally billed credit accounts (Airfare and Travel) and creating vouchers for payment.  Review and audit P-card transactions for accuracy & complete documentation to make credit card payment to vendor and to ensure transactions are in accordance with University and State of Texas rules and regulations.  Process all SCR Batches for UHCL (Service Center Batches) electronically to record and post inter-dept transfers (IDT).

Duties:

• Reconciliation of centrally billed accounts (CBA) to university records, credit card billing and other records that apply. Review and audit all p-card transactions for university and verify all required documentation is uploaded ensuring transactions are in compliance with policies and regulations through independent review.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, prospective employee candidates and guests regarding all aspects of university travel (both domestic and international). Review and audit travel expense reports and other supporting documents on a travel authorization to ensure compliance. Processing of invoices from UHCL purchase orders, check encumbrances, cost centers account numbers before entering into workflow, both state and local invoices.
• Procures receiving reports by contacting staff in various University departments by emailing the request as well as coordinating with the receiving dock.
• Processing departmental requests via Encumbrance adjustment forms by releasing, adjusting, finalizing or cancelling of Travel Purchase orders.
• Research accounting questions and other questions from University staff seeking guidance or solutions to problems or error transactions. Both by email or by phone. Performs all other duties as assigned.

1. High School diploma or GED.

2. Progressive clerical experience.

3. Progressive bookkeeping, financial, and accounting experience.

4. Minimum two years experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

5. Knowledge of accounting practices and accounts payable processes.

6. Knowledge of State of Texas policies & procedures.

7. Customer service skills.

8. Ability to handle interruptions and remain calm under stressful conditions.

9. Ability to Handle multiple tasks and prioritize.

10. Maintain confidentiality. 

Preferred:

PeopleSoft experience

Accounting experience with a State Agency

Knowledge of and experience with the travel industry
Full-time position with benefits. Background check required. To apply, please complete the online application and attach a resume. Applications without the required documents will be considered incomplete and disqualified.