Job Title
Travel & Credit Cards Specialist
Department
Accounts Payable Management
Worker Type
Regular
Pay Type
Salary
Position Salary Minimum
$45,000.00
Position Salary Maximum
$64,500.00
Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Benefit Eligible
Yes
Screening Date
Job Description Summary
The Travel and Credit Card Specialist is responsible for overseeing, analyzing and continuous improvement of Travel related
operations and Credit Cards program of the University.
This is advanced specialized work in coordinating, implementing and administering certain aspects of the University Procurement Card
(P-Card) program and Travel related operations. Independent judgment is exercised within general guidelines and established policiesof the Controller's Office and the Finance and Business Services division.
Job Description
Essential Duties
* Acts as a functional expert for the Credit Cards program and Travel expenses processing ensuring all related processes run accurately, recorded timely and in compliance with policies and regulation.
* Acts as the first point of escalation for issues or questions from our internal and external customers including employees of Accounts Payables and University Departments.
* Reviews and updates PCards and Travel expenses related policies and procedures and recommends changes based upon changes to applicable laws, technology (upgraded functionality or implementing previously unused functionality), and use of LEAN principles to reduce waste.
* Facilitates communication across supported business units to build relationships and ensures that business needs and goals are met.
* Provides superior customer service to the University community in resolving Pcard and Travel expense reports issues.
* Leads continuous improvement initiatives, aiming to deliver efficiencies in operations.
* Leads standardization and documentation efforts across supported processes.
* Research system and processes issues, collaborate with other departments as needed to identify cause of the issues or errors.
* Ensures that internal controls related to Credit Cards transactions and Travel related expenses are executed/ improved to support best internal control practices.
* Provides training to new and existing employees.
Minimum Qualifications
* Bachelor Degree with 2+ years of experience OR Associates Degree with 4+ years of experience OR 5+ years of experience
Preferred Qualifications
* Direct experience with Accounts Payable or Customer Support operations in a financial setting.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required
* Ability to interpret and enforce policies and procedures required
* Proven experience in identifying and quantifying complex problems and providing creative resolutions
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to convey information to internal and external customers in a clear, focused, and concise manner
* Strong customer service and support skills, ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment
* Proficiency in MS Office products
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
* Knowledge of public sector financial practices and procedures, especially in a university setting.
Additional Position Information (if applicable)
Required Application Documents
Resume and Cover letter
Special Instructions (if applicable)
None
Additional Information
A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.
This organization participates in E-Verify.
Remote Work
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Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to or
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