Travel Compliance Coordinator - Military veterans preferred

Travel Compliance Coordinator

Job no: 494443
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Lafayette, LA
Categories: Accounting

College: SLCC

Department: Administration & Finance

Sub department: Accounting

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Administrative/Staff

Salary: $40,217.00 - $45,992.00

Duties and Responsibilities:

90%
•Processes all employee travel requests and expense reimbursements in accordance with College procedures and the State Travel Guide - PPM49.
•Ensures that all College travel expenses to be paid are within the state guidelines.
•Provides sound decisions where professional judgment is required, while maintaining compliance with regulatory guidelines.
•Provides exceptional customer service to employees in all matters and communications
•Ensures proper procedures are followed concerning data management, file maintenance, and confidentiality.
•Provides travel software (Chrome River) training to the employees to the employees of the College
10%
•Monitor grant revenues and expenditures, ensuring data is accurately recorded in the financial accounting system.
•Assists with the overall operation of the College budgeting, grants, purchasing, and financial reporting to ensure that state, federal and institutional guidelines are followed.
•Confers with managers regarding problem areas and makes recommendations for increasing efficiency.
•Complies and analyses of data required for the preparation of specialized monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
•Communicates with auditors, students, third party contractors, vendors, banks for the purpose of providing information and technical assistance needed to resolve fiscal issues.
•Participates in the development of new accounting procedures, in the design and implementation of accounting subsystems, in compilation of manuals for accounting and other applications, and in preparing managerial reports in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and federal and state laws, regulations and procedures.
•Formulates, recommends, and helps implement departmental goals, objective, and timetables so as to contribute to the overall mission of Administration and Finance.
•Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Education: A bachelor's degree

Required Experience: Two years of experience in a business-related function.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Job-specific Skills:
Strong strategic financial skills, coupled with strong technical skills in financial analysis, reporting, and accounting. Knowledge of fund accounting, governmental accounting, fund usage, and accounting procedures required. The ability to manage multiple, complex projects and assignments in consultative, efficient and effective manner. Must have the ability to prioritize and work independently with minimal supervision and remain organized in a fast-paced environment.
Language Skills:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Must be able to demonstrate the proven abilities of intellectual reasoning, power of persuasion, and consistent dedication to the position.
Computer Skills:
Knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word). Ability to learn to operate College-specific software and applications.

Required Licenses or Certifications: Criminal background clearance.

Benefits: As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, SLCC has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. SLCC is committed to diversity and is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. SLCC is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

Advertised: 11 Apr 2024 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: 25 Apr 2024 Central Daylight Time