Temporary TIE Accounts Payable (UTemps)

Job Posting Title:

Temporary TIE Accounts Payable (UTemps)

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Hiring Department:

UTemp Pool

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Mar 31, 2026

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Location:

PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

Only competitive applicants selected will be contacted and provided with instructions on the continued application process. This temporary assignment may be filled at any time.  Please, no phone calls or emails. The projected end date for this temporary assignment will be March 31, 2026.

Purpose

The TIE Accounts Payable supports the Texas Institute for Electronics by processing invoices for goods and services.

Responsibilities

• Invoice Processing: Receive and review invoices from vendors, ensuring they are accurate and complete. verify that the invoice matches purchase orders and receipt of goods/services. Resolve discrepancies in invoice amounts, purchase orders, or receipt records by collaborating with internal departments and vendors. Manage the departmental invoice mailbox including updating internal payment tracking system and ensuring timely responses to vendor inquiries.

• Payment Processing: Execute payment transactions in accordance with vendor terms and deadlines to avoid penalties. Track outstanding invoices and escalate issues to prevent delays. Complete monthly P-Card reconciliations, ensuring all required documentation is accurate and retained.

• Compliance & Documentation: Ensure processes align with university, state, and federal regulations, including record retention policies. Maintain documentation and implement best practices.

• Other: Serve as a backup to team members during peak workload periods or absences.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or a related field or high school diploma/GED with at least 4 years of relevant accounting and payment processing experience. Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Adobe, and DocuSign; ability to quickly learn other enterprise financial systems. Knowledge of policies and procedures governing accounting transactions. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a professional demeanor and customer service focus. Ability to work independently and collaboratively, maintaining high accuracy and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

More than the required education and progressively responsible experience in finance or accounting. Experience with University of Texas at Austin financial systems (DEFINE, PointPlus) and State of Texas vouchering and procurement policies. Prior experience supporting large research or capital projects involving complex vendor relationships.

Hourly Rate

$25 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Business casual attire

• Standard office environment

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

Work Shift

• 40 hours per week

• Flexible between the hours of 7:30 am - 5 pm

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu