Accounts Payable Analyst

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Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

We are only accepting applications submitted by October 31, 2026.

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Professional Development Opportunities

Job Title:

Accounts Payable Analyst

Location of Vacancy:
Columbia

Work County:
Richland

Department:
Division of Administration and Finance Department DAF Controller's Office

Job Level: A3 - Administrative/Operational Support

Business Title (Internal Title):
Accounts Payable Analyst

State Pay Range: G07 USC Market Range MRD - $45,181 $ 55,347 $ 65,512 Anticipated Hiring Range $52,500 - $58,000

Location of Vacancy:
Part/Full Time Full Time

Hours per Week: 37.5

Work Schedule:

• Monday through Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm with an hour for lunch
• Must be willing to work flexible schedule as needed to support office needs

Job Family:
Financial and Accounting Operations and Analysis

Job Function:
Accounts Payable

Job Search Category:
Fiscal Accounting

Job Description Advertised:
The Accounts Payable Analyst performs Accounts Payable payment request and research functions which may include posting, updating, reconciling, auditing, and preparing invoices for payment. Performs and researches the Accounts Payable exceptions analyzing and determining solutions.

Job Related Minimum Required

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED . Requires 2 or more years of job related experience.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials:

• None specified.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or other Business related field with 2 years of accounting experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, theories and terminology of accounting/bookkeeping.
• Knowledge of state government fiscal accounting processes.
• Ability to interpret and apply financial procedures and regulations.
• Ability to perform analysis of financial records.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Job Duties:

Job Duty Foster an environment to provide exceptional customer service to the Departments/Campuses by building positive relationships, communicating effectively, resolving problems/issues timely, and adhering to high standards of professional conduct.

Essential Function Yes

Percentage of Time 15

Job Duty Reviews and analyzes the daily exceptions to determine solutions for clearing exceptions. Communicate with Purchasing and Departments/Campuses to assist with solutions for clearing the exceptions.

Essential Function Yes

Percentage of Time 20

Job Duty Prepares, reviews, and audits AP Upload payments for Accounts Payable which includes auditing, analyzing, and reviewing payments for accuracy and compliance with all University policies and procedures as well as state and federal laws and regulations. Ensuring all payments is processed in a timely and accurate manner.

Essential Function Yes

Percentage of Time 25

Job Duty Payable which includes auditing, analyzing, and reviewing payments for accuracy and compliance with all University policies and procedures as well as state and federal laws and regulations. Ensuring all payments is processed in a…