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: 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 Special
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.
Additional Information: Additional Information
In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.
General Information FINANCIAL SVC ANL 1 CX 004753 17 Asirra Suguitan Dorthea Ford
Generic Scope Entry-level professional with limited prior experience; learns to use professional concepts to resolve problems of limited scope and complexity; works on assignments that are initially routine in nature, requiring limited judgment and decision making. Employees at this level are expected to acquire the skills and knowledge to perform more advanced work following an agreed upon time in position, through defined training and development planning.
Custom Scope Applies professional financial services concepts. Applies organizational policies and procedures to resolve routine issues and customer inquiries. Works on problems of limited scope. Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained. Receives predetermined work assignments that are subject to a moderate level of control and review. Contacts are mostly internal with some external.
Department Custom Scope 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.
Key Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities DescriptionPercent Time
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.
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