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Lubbock

Lead Account Processor

41964BR

Procurement Services

Position Description

Performs complex work computing, classifying, recording, and verifying numerical data for use in maintaining accounting records. May supervise subordinate employees.

About the University

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral / Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.

About Lubbock : Referred to as the "Hub City" because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock's Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

About the Department and / or College

The Procurement Services department includes Strategic Acquisitions, Contract Management, Payment Strategies, Travel Services, PCard Services, Vendor Services, and Business Intelligence.

Major / Essential Functions

1. Step Up as a Team Player

Serve as a reliable backup for colleagues during their absence, ensuring smooth office operations and continuity.

2. Data Compilation & Analysis

Gather and analyze data related to procurement, Voyager card transactions, and travel expense reports, contributing to insightful reporting and strategic decision-making.

3. Audit & Compliance Oversight

Review, audit, and verify procurement and Voyager card receipts, as well as travel expense reports, ensuring all transactions align with State, Federal, and University policies. Promptly follow up on discrepancies or compliance issues.

4. Customer Support Excellence

Provide professional, responsive support through email, phone, and online platforms to assist customers and internal staff with procurement card-related inquiries.

5. Office Support

Offer proactive support to daily office operations, helping maintain efficiency and a collaborative work environment.

6. Process Improvement Advocate

Continuously evaluate workflows and propose innovative solutions to enhance efficiency and improve the customer experience.

7. Professional Development

Stay at the forefront of the industry by attending workshops, training sessions, and professional events, while fostering connections through professional networks and societies.

Required Qualifications

Completion of high school or the equivalent with four years progressively responsible experience. May require a typing proficiency of 60 words per minute. Additional education may substitute for required experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Knowledge of bookkeeping / accounting procedures.

2. Must possess good telephone and communication skills.

3. Skilled in making and verifying mathematical computations rapidly and accurately.

4. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, departments, and with outside vendors. Must have some computer knowledge.

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Occasional Duties

1. Assist with generating reports, system testing, and revising operating policies and procedures.

2. Take on additional tasks as assigned by the department Manager or Leadership to support team goals and organizational success.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Professional / Personal References, Resume / CV

Optional Attachments

Professional License / Certification, Recommendation / Referral, Other Documents Supporting Qualifications

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Hourly

Minimum Hire Rate

15.80

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu / hr / payplan.

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Shift

Schedule Details

8 : 00am - 5 : 00pm Monday through Friday

Grant Funded?

Job Group

Bookkeeping and Accounting

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.