Expense Compliance Specialist, Accounts Payable With Ut System

Description

Expense Compliance Specialist, Accounts Payable with UT System
Market Range 05

About the UT System
The University of Tennessee System is comprised of campuses at Knoxville, Chattanooga, Pulaski and Martin; the Health Science Center at Memphis; the Space Institute at Tullahoma; and the statewide Institute of Agriculture and Institute for Public Service. The UT System enrolls about 54,000 undergraduate and graduate students statewide, and more than 13,000 students graduate from UT campuses each year with bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral and professional degrees.

The UT System has a presence in each of Tennessee’s 95 counties. Through the combined force of education, research and outreach, the University serves students, business and industry, schools, governments, organizations and citizens statewide.

The University of Tennessee System, through its multiple campuses and institutes, serves the people of Tennessee and beyond through the discovery, communication, and application of knowledge. The System is committed to providing undergraduate, graduate, and professional education programs in a diverse learning environment that prepares students to be leaders in a global society. The UT System’s delivery of education, discovery, outreach, and public service contributes to the economic, social, and environmental well-being of all Tennesseans. 

The Opportunity
This position is responsible for the audit of expense reports and invoices for the UT System Administration Accounts Payable office. The auditor will primarily conduct review of expense reports and invoices to ensure compliance with UT policies and procedures as well as state and federal laws. Additionally, this position will provide support and guidance to stakeholders across the whole University System.

Primary responsibilities will include:

• Auditing expense reports
  • Interpret, communicate, and enforce policy and procedures as defined by federal and state law and university policy
  • Assist with troubleshooting of expense report entry
  • Provide guidance on acceptable expenditures, acceptable use of the UT expense cards, and related issues as needed
• Auditing payable invoices
  • Interpret, communicate, and enforce policy and procedures as defined by federal and state law and university policy
  • Assist with troubleshooting of invoice entry
  • Provide guidance on acceptable expenditures and related issues as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education/Experience
The successful candidate will hold a high school diploma or GED and  1 year of experience in office environment.

The successful candidate will have:

• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

The preferred candidate will hold an Associates degree in accounting, business or related field or 18+ months in related role.

The preferred candidate will:

• Knowledge of Oracle Expense and/or Payables.

Application Process
Applications MUST be accompanied by a resume, references, and a cover letter addressing interest in and qualifications for the role.

Compensation
Compensation for the position will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience within the market range.

Benefits
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits and much more. Additionally, Tennessee residents do not pay a state income tax. Please visit our website to learn more about the generous benefits offered.

Job: Other Admin Asst/Secr/Clerical
Primary Location: US-Tennessee-knoxville
Organization: Treasurer
Schedule: Full-time
Job Posting: Apr 19, 2024, 1:24:17 PM