Accounts Payable Specialist

Major/Essential Duties of the Accounts Payable function:

• Invoice Processing and purchase order processing
  • Review and process vendor invoices for accuracy, approvals and proper account coding
  • Enter expenditure into Jenzabar Accounts Payable module

• Process weekly accounts payable/check runs after approval by CFO and/or Controller
  • Student refunds
  • Vendor Checks
  • ACH payments

• Maintain and file vendor payable documents including - copy of payment, check requests, invoice, and purchase order, if applicable
• Set up and maintain vendor records, including W-9 collection, to ensure 1099 compliance
• Year-end closing including:
  • Fiscal year end accounts payable reports and documentation for audit and 990 tax return
  • Prepaid expense and accounts payable split between Fiscal years. 
  • 1099 preparation and processing for accounts payable vendors.
• Serve as liaison between university and vendors to resolve billing variances and payment inquiries.
• Serve as the Jenzabar Module Manager for both accounts payable and purchasing.
• Weekly Cash Balancing in Student Accounts and deposit checks.
• Process athletic worker payments through online system, complete journal entry and reconciliation. 
• Customer Service skills, internal control knowledge, and strong analytical & accuracy attributes.
• Assist with special projects and process improvements.

Occasional duties:

• Other miscellaneous duties as assigned by Controller and CFO.

Required Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting or finance. At least one year of previous accounts payable experience required.  High School Diploma with extensive accounts payable experience may substitute for bachelor's degree.  Strong Excel & Word skills necessary.  Proficiency in Adobe preferred.

Preferred Education & Experience

Previous experience working in a university business office.

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