Accounts Payable Specialist

Working within Business Services, this position is responsible for the review and processing of accounts payable payment requests, travel pre-authorizations, travel claims, and other similar requests, ensuring that the required supporting documentation is submitted by University personnel. Information about the department can be found online at https://employees.utahtech.edu/business-services/.

• Oversee the data integrity, records storage, filing system structure, and long-term storage requirements of the Accounts Payable system.
• Process approved invoices for payment using the Banner Finance system and verify the integrity of account coding, budget authorization and correct documentation.
• Prepare payments for contracted services, check requests and utility bills.
• Assist reviewing and processing pre-approvals for travel. Work with University personnel to ensure travel policy is followed. Assist University personnel and affiliates with travel preparations such as car rental bookings, registration payments, airfare payments, hotel payments, travel insurance, cash advances and completion of required travel forms.
• Review travel claims to substantiate that all expenses are business related and in accordance with University travel policy.
• Assist in providing training to departments, staff, faculty, and approvers on the University's travel and expense policies and the process for submitting travel and expense claims.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Associate's degree or vocational/technical school degree required. A combination of college coursework and experience may also be considered.
• At least one (1) year related experience required; experience working in high-volume accounts payable or in a higher education business environment preferred.
• Ability to concentrate on details of projects during numerous interruptions by telephone calls or walk-in inquirers.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of bookkeeping, maintaining financial records, preparing routine financial reports/forms, and associated use of computer systems.
• Knowledge of general office practices and procedures.
• Ability to work with senior-level accountants in basic accounting skills.

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Full-time non-exempt staff (overtime-eligible) position. Annual salary of $43,000-$45,000 depending on qualifications and experience. Desired start date of February 2025. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, employee assistance and wellness programs, retirement plan contributions, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents, as well as paid holidays in addition to sick and vacation leave accruals. See https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/ under "Benefits Summary" for more details.

ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Application review begins January 21, 2025. Submit application materials (including resume contents and contact information for three professional references) and upload a cover letter electronically. If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities to apply for this opening, please call the Human Resources Office at (435) 652-7520.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Utah Tech University is an open, comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptional student learning and success that has adopted an instructional approach of "active learning. active life" and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied, and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, our University is located in picturesque southwestern Utah, approximately 120 miles north of Las Vegas. The area is renown for its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities. Click here to learn more about the University.

Utah Tech University is a fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education, with more than 13,000 students. We offer over 250 programs, including masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. We seek to recruit and retain diverse and ambitious faculty and staff who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, comprehensive, polytechnic university. Utah Tech University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer; the President and employees of the University are fully committed to Affirmative Action within its employment programs and activities. Utah Tech does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state or local law. The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or the University's non-discrimination policies:

• Director of Equity Compliance / Title IX Coordinator: Hazel Sainsbury - titleix@utahtech.edu, HCC 579, 435-652-7747.
• Deputy Title IX Coordinator: LaShun McGhee - titleix@utahtech.edu, 435-652-7731.

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://titleix.utahtech.edu/ or contact:

• U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, ocr@ed.gov, 800-421-3481.
• U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, ocr.denver@ed.gov, 303-844-5695.

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In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification.