Accounts Payable Technician

• Review a wide range of source documents, such as purchase orders, vouchers, invoices, receipts, requisitions, petty cash, travel, payroll and other similar documents to determine accuracy and identify inaccurate information, mathematical errors, or missing documentation and/or signatures. 
• Prepares and verifies accounts payable vouchers, enters data into system and submits checks to vendors
• Maintains vendor and other payable files
• Verifies and corrects accounting and financial information
• Copies, distributes, receives, and/or mails letters, bills, memos, statements of account, or other documents and materials
• Enter routine financial transactions into accounting system; verifies and corrects information; reconcile accounting records
• Receive, control and record cash, check, or credit card receipts; operates or assist with cash register functions as needed
• Establishes, maintains and processes third-party contracts and scholarships in the student accounts receivable system
• Establishes, maintains and processes electronic billing and payment processes within third-party vendor systems
• Attends training and implements processes as directed
• Processes external source charges to the student accounts receivable system
• Balance register on BANNER software system when assisting with student registration
• Processes accounts payable such as complex invoices and shipment documents, partial payments, discounts and other transactions which may involve multiple state chart of accounts. Prepares payment requests or checks
• Prepare bank deposits
• Generates BANNER software system reports and other reports to distribute to staff
• Performs limited, routine general clerical duties such as maintaining leave records, ordering supplies and maintaining inventory, distributing mail, typing, answering telephone and/or related duties
• Provides information and assistance to callers and visitors
• Performs limited, routine general clerical duties
• Other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One (1) year of experience in bookkeeping or accounting clerical work

• Associate degree in accounting or related field
• Two (2) or more years of experience in accounting

Salary/Benefits:

Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Benefits include state holidays, annual leave, and sick leave, State of Georgia Retirement, Health and Flexible Benefits Program.
Application Deadline:

Position is available until June 22, 2026. Applicants must submit a Columbus Technical College employment application online and upload a cover letter, resume and copy of transcript(s) at time of application (Incomplete submissions will not be considered). **Please note: All references will be checked prior to employment offer. Post offer requirements will include a criminal background check and motor vehicle records check. **

Employment Policy:

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (“protected status”). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual’s protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual’s protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.
Columbus Technical College is an equal opportunity employer. All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the person is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution’s ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success.
For nondiscrimination information, please contact:

• Dr. Felicia Harris, Title IX Coordinator for Students – 706.641.5032, [email protected]
• Jennifer Thompson, Title IX Coordinator for Employees – 706.649.1883, [email protected]
• Olive Vidal-Kendall, Section 504 Coordinator (ADA/Section 504) – 706.649.1442, [email protected]

All coordinators can also be reached at Columbus Technical College, 928 Manchester Expressway, Columbus, Georgia 31904-6572.