"Accounts Payable Specialist"

Accounts Payable Specialist

Job ID:

Location: Riverside Area

Schedule: 8AM - 5PM

Category: Accounting and Finance

Salary: $55,207 - $80,409

Full/Part Time: Full-time(100%)

Organization: Planning Budget & Administration

Department: Asirra Suguitan

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Position Information:

The full salary range for the Accounts Payable Specialist IS $26.44 - $38.51 per hour. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $31.60 per hour. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for the analysis, audit and approval of travel reimbursements, travel advances, entertainment, relocation/moving and other non-purchase order transactional request for the campus community. Assists employees and departments with identification and interpretation of related University policies, procedures, on-line applications, and foreign currency conversion tools. Responsible for the resolution of outstanding travel advances, reconciliation of related balance sheet accounts. Develops and presents training programs on related payment requests.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Requirements:

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Required

Experience Requirements

• 0 years of related experience. Required
• 1 year of experience. Preferred
• Experience initiating journal entries and corrections in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Preferred
• Successful experience analyzing and implementing process improvements. Preferred

Special Conditions

• Must pass a background check prior to start of appointment. Required
• Overtime Required

Minimum Requirements

• Basic knowledge of financial or accounting concepts, processes and procedures.
• Basic knowledge of financial data management and reporting systems.
• Proficiency in the use of spreadsheet and database software.
• Interpersonal skills, service orientation, active listening, critical thinking, attention to detail, ability to multi-task in a high volume environment, effective verbal and written communication skills and organizational skills.
• Ability to function effectively as a member of a team.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to prepare and present training classes and other presentations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinates and monitors operations of assigned functional area(s) which may include accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, travel/entertainment, gift accounting. Analyzes, audits, and approves/rejects domestic and foreign travel expense reports and travel advance requests for appropriate approvals, reasonableness and adherence to policy. Obtains exceptions as necessary.