Accounts Payable Assistant

The Accounts Payable Office Assistant position is a non-exempt position in the University Accounting office that is responsible for the front desk coverage, incoming mail distribution, outgoingcheck distribution, and any other assistance as needed to the Accounts Payable team.

• 1. Greets visitors and answers any general questions at frontdesk.
• 2. Daily sorts mail for the Accounts Payable department and distributes to the appropriate AP processor. Researches returnedchecks for updated addresses.
• 3. Finishes processing of the Bank C check runs after the checksare signed by accounting.
• 4. Organizes check distribution including mailing, contactingpayees for checks to be picked up, obtaining signatures as necessary, and handling special mailing situations such as certified, Fed Ex, registered, etc.
• 5. Researches and provides answers to questions regarding Inforexpense checks.
• 6. Maintains records for incentive reporting for any individualsreceiving awards or prizes from Liberty University.
• 7. Reviews daily Wire and ACH posting registers for accuracy priorto filing.
• 8. Coordinates with student workers whenever necessary for frontdesk coverage.
• 9. May be asked to maintain several small vendor accounts on an asneeded basis.
• 10. Helps with special assignments as requested.

• Tier I - High School diploma or equivalent customer service experience of 2-3 years
• Tier II – Bachelors degree with 4+ years of customer service/office experience in a related field
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Outlook, Excel, andWord
• Strong oral and written communication and customer service skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to articulate and defend the unique Christianeducational mission and vision of Liberty University and its subsidiaries to a wide variety of individuals and groups.
• Individual must not be in default on any federal student orparent loan
• Individual must not be convicted of, or pled nolo contendere orguilty to, a crime involving the acquisition, use, and expenditureof federal, state, or local government funds,
  -or- beadministratively or judicially determined to have committed fraudor any other material violation of law involving federal, state, orlocal government funds (CFR 668.14(b)(18)(i))

• Previous Customer Service experience
• Associates Degree in Accounting (Tier
  1)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (Tier
  2)
• Fluent in Spanish or American Sign Language

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writingto convey clear, well articulated information.
• Ability to communicate in a professional and Christ-likemanner, resolving issues with an attitude of courtesy and respect.
• Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University to a variety of business and community customers and associates.
• Display self-motivation and multi-tasking skills.
• Possess excellent listening and discerning skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent computer skills.

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, andapply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature

• Frequently required to sit for extended periods of time toperform deskwork or type on a keyboard Regularly required to hearand speak in order to effectively communicate orally
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to moveabout the building
• Occasionally required to handle materials, reach overhead,kneel or stoop in order to conduct business
• Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds

The working environment…