Expenses Specialist II at Rice University in Houston, Texas

Job Description:

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Position Summary:

The Expenses Specialist II is an integral member of the Accounts Payables team and plays a significant role in facilitating the department's success. Under the supervision of the Expenses Lead, this position is responsible for processing expense reports and the administration of the University's procurement card program. This role plays a crucial part in maintaining financial control and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.

Workplace Requirements

Hybrid position: This position is offered as a hybrid role, combining both in-office and remote work to provide flexibility and support collaboration. Remote 2 days a week, in office 3 days. Per Rice policy 440 , work arrangements may be subject to change.

Hiring Range: $56,000 -$69,900 annual salary

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree
  
  
  • In lieu of the education requirement, additional related experience, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year-for-year basis may be substituted.
  
  
• 2+ years' experience in Accounts Payable
  
  
  • In lieu of the experience requirement, additional related education, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year-for-year basis may be substituted.
  
  

Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, email, and database software
• Demonstrated knowledge of accounting and accounting principles
• Advanced knowledge of accounting systems

Preferences:

• 3+ years of accounts payables preferably in expense processing, financial administration, or P-Card administration
• Experience working with enterprise resource planning systems (ERP)

Essential Functions:

• Performs general accounting activities, including the preparation, maintenance and reconciliation of ledger accounts and financial statements.
• Analyzes general accounting transactions and information to summarize current financial position at the unit or organization-wide level.
• Collects data and performs research on details of transactions.
• Generates, reviews, analyzes and communicates financial data that reflects actual financial performance against approved budgets.
• Prepares and presents quantitative and qualitative analyses focusing on variances from budget and prior data.
• Maintains and reviews accounting process controls; recommends and implements any approved modifications; performs preliminary analysis and recommends solutions.
• Produces and analyzes moderately complex financial reports, often from multiple systems; prepares basic management information reports.
• May act as a lead and provide direction and training to less experienced accounting staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Boasting a 300-acre tree-lined campus in Houston, Rice University is ranked among the nation's top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio, and a residential college system, which supports students intellectually, emotionally and culturally through social events, intramural sports, student plays, lectures series, courses and student government. Developing close-knit, diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition, which is why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value among private universities.

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