Accounts Payable/Reimbursement Specialist

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Located in Tyler, TX

Salary: 18-$22/hour

Job Title: Accounts Payable/Reimbursement Specialist
Location: Tyler, TX
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description:

We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable/Reimbursement Specialist with at least two years of experience in transaction data entry, bookkeeping-related document review, or a similar role to join our client's team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for processing payments accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with financial procedures, and handling travel expense reimbursements in accordance with the Texas Prompt Payment Act.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accounts Payable Processing: Process assigned payments accurately and timely, ensuring proper matching of purchasing and receiving documents, distribution to general ledger expense accounts, and timely payments that maximize available discounts in line with the Texas Prompt Payment Act.
• Travel Expense Reimbursements: Process travel expense reimbursements and resolve accounts payable and travel-related issues as assigned.
• Customer Assistance: Provide information and instruction to internal customers regarding accounts payable and travel expense procedures, methods, and fiscal controls involved in processing payments.
• Data Entry: Handle transaction document data entry for Financial Services or the Accounting department as needed.
• Team Support: Serve as a backup for other Payables staff during co-worker absences or periods of high volume.
• Staff Training: Assist with training university staff on accounts payable and travel policies, procedures, and use of the automated accounting system.
• Functional Support: Provide support in Financial Services or Accounting for disbursement-related duties.
• Meetings and Training: Attend meetings, training sessions, and conferences related to accounts payable and travel reimbursement functional duties.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in transaction data entry, bookkeeping-related document review, or related fields
• Strong understanding of accounts payable procedures, including payment processing and document matching
• Knowledge of the Texas Prompt Payment Act or willingness to learn
• Experience with travel expense reimbursement processes
• Strong communication and customer service skills, with the ability to explain complex financial procedures
• Proficiency in automated accounting systems and Microsoft Excel
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines
• Experience in a higher education or public sector environment is a plus

If this sounds like a good fit for you, please apply today!

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