Job Details
Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number
S000968
Position Title
Accounts Payable Specialist
Department
Business Office
Division
Business Affairs
Supervisor Title
CONTROLLER
Status
Full Time Regular
Position Summary
This position is responsible for all aspects of accounts payable. This includes processing documentation for payment, ensuring accounts payable activity is properly reflected in the general ledger, and applying accounts payable related policies and procedures, in an accurate and timely manner.
Description of Key Responsibilities
- Process payment requests, utilizing purchase orders, vendor invoices, check requests and expense reports received from faculty and staff. Payment requests include ensuring all necessary information and calculations are complete and accurate, review of account classification. Payment requests should be processed on time to meet deadlines set by management.
- Coordinate travel advances for faculty and staff for purposes such as individual and group (i.e., athletic teams) travel, and reconcile actual expenses are documented and resolve any outstanding balances.
- Process vendor payments through electronic and check methods, as appropriate, ensuring timely and accurate disbursements per approved schedule. Encourage participation in the electronic payment process. Void and reissue checks as needed.
- Maintain vendor records, including W-9s and tax documentation.
- Reconcile accounts payable transactions and assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
- Develop and train faculty and staff as necessary, in the proper use of the purchasing and accounts payable system, including providing guidance and direction relative to College purchasing policies and procedures.
- Communicate with vendors, faculty, staff, and students as necessary to resolve issues or answer inquiries.
- Serve as the primary liaison for Paymerang, managing vendor communications and processing refund requests as needed.
- Maintain and update the College’s authorized signature and approval matrix to ensure compliance with established approval requirements.
- Coordinate with Accounting staff to monitor wire transfers and confirm timely and accurate completion of payments.
- Perform other related duties and tasks as appropriately assigned.