Temporary part-time (50%) position not to exceed 12 months

General Responsibilities: Provide accounts payable support to six RRCs (University Services Administration, University Health & Safety, Public Safety, Facilities Management, Capital Project Management, and Planning, Space & Real Estate). Provide support to University Services Finance staff.

Financial Administration Services (70%)
Voucher Specialist for invoices utilizing two different software systems. Monitor and reconcile account transaction activities. Work with Accounting Services on Payment Applications related to construction projects. Process internal billings for charging to University departments, ensuring accuracy of data and posting of vouchers.

Audit, correct (if necessary), and advance the daily a/p and daily project accounting interface files to EFS. Review asset information and categorize capital purchases appropriately. Reconcile interface batches monthly.

Research, analyze and resolve financial problems, to include general account transactions, interface reconciliations, missing purchase orders, and invoices.

Serve as subject matter expert to University Services staff and customers by explaining University Services and University financial policies and procedures.

Customer Service (20%)
Provide customer service and excellent communication to internal and external clients. Review account activity and disputes with vendors, researching and analyzing issues, working to ensure resolution. Reconcile vendor statements, review payment status requests, respond to invoice inquiries, administer new supplier request process, and update existing suppliers.

Operational Support (10%)
Participate in special projects as assigned. Examples include includes design and testing software for conversion to new procurement software, design and testing software for imaging, and design and evaluation of reports. Participate on committees and task forces throughout the University, representing University Services and its needs.

Required Qualifications
High school diploma/GED and four years of general accounts transaction experience. Training may be substituted for some of the years of experience. Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and/or Google Applications (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Calendar).

Preferred Qualifications
Enterprise Financial System training to include Basic Accounting, Chart of Accounts, Create Expense Reports, and Create Requisitions. Demonstrated ability to utilize different software systems. Detail oriented with ability to prioritize multiple tasks, problem solve, and exercise independent judgment.

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