University of New Orleans - Travel Accountant and Compliance Coordinator
Confidential
New Orleans, LA
Full-time
Accounting
Posted on April 29, 2022
Travel Accountant and Compliance Coordinator
University of New Orleans
This position in the Accounts Payable Department of the University of New Orleans is a great career opportunity for a motivated professional. UNO offers stable employment in a positive environment with a great benefits package.
Job Summary
- The Travel Accountant and Compliance Coordinator ensures compliance with Louisiana's Office of State Travel Liability Travel Card program.
- Develops training guides and provide support to all end users.
- Ensures that monthly travel reconciliations are completed and on file for the travel card program. This includes various trial balance accounts, cash advances, and billing statements.
- Ensures that all travel supporting documentation and approvals are obtained during the reconciliation process, both hardcopies as well as electronically in UNO's Workday system. Reviews and approves expense reports to ensure that all card expenditures fall within the state and University policies and guidelines.
- Communicates new travel policies implemented by the Office of State Travel to faculty and staff. Updates UNO policies in connection with these new requirements
- Serves as UNO's compliance coordinator for all travel card related issues by interacting with cardholders and approvers, vendors, and the Louisiana Office of State Travel. Monitors problem areas and develops compliance improvement plans for departments.
- Reviews and processes payments for airfare, conference registration fees, lodging, meals, etc. as requested by travelers on UNO's Central Billing Account (CBA) and state credit cards.
- Acts as liaison between the University community and vendors with whom employees make purchases with the travel card.
- Runs required audit reports and informs the state of any discrepancies.
Required Qualifications
- ​Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business Administration.
- At least two years of accounting experience in a service-oriented environment.
- Good customer service and communication skills.
- Working knowledge of a computer-based accounting system with experience in a large-scale automated
accounting operation.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree in Accounting or Business Administration.
- Knowledge of Louisiana State travel policies and procedures.
- Experience inan ERP computer-based accounting system in higher education.
- Experience in Accounts Payable processing and Workday software.
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