Accounting Specialist - AP Processor

Overview

Job Description - Accounting Specialist - AP Processor (260152)

Accounting Specialist - AP Processor

• Job Number: 260152
• Organization:
  University of Oklahoma (OU)
• Schedule:
  
  Full-time
• Work Schedule:
  
  Monday - Friday, 8AM - 5PM
• Work Type:
  Onsite
• Salary Range:
  Targeted salary of $18.27 hourly, based on experience
• Benefits Provided:
  Yes
• Required Attachments:
  Resume, Cover Letter

The Accounting Specialist is primarily responsible for collecting, verifying, and entering information used to create payments to vendors. The role involves organizing and entering large amounts of data daily, and performing repetitive tasks. The position assists OU departments with updates to payment information as necessary. Performs other duties as assigned to ensure the overall success of the department.

Processes vendor payment requests received from departments ensuring documentation is in compliance with University and State requirements. Performs data entry for specialized payment requests. Performs other duties as assigned to ensure the overall success of the department.

• Clerical duties such as typing, filing, routing mail, and composing routine reports.
• Quality assurance to ensure accuracy and completeness of standardized orders, receipts, and payments.
• Coordination with various departments for bookkeeping or record keeping activities.
• Perform diverse administrative, accounting, and budgetary tasks following established standards.
• Reconcile multiple statements of accounts to departmental book balance.
• Gather data for preparation of management reports.
• Investigate problems and respond to more complex financial inquiries.
• Maintain filing systems and accounting records.
• Monitor various accounts to ensure accuracy.
• Maintain a large amount of data including expenditures and allowances.
• Performs various duties as needed to fulfill the function of the position.

Required

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED,
AND: 12 months accounting/bookkeeping experience

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, and Word)
• General office skills such as multi-line phone, copying, filing, faxing, and mail
• Customer Service skills
• Knowledge of standard accounting principles and processes

Preferences:

• Previous experience working in higher education
• Previous experience working in customer service
• Previous experience working in Accounts Payable
• Able to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Familiar with internet browsers and able to use multiple programs simultaneously.
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Excellent proofreading skills.

• Physical: Sitting for prolonged periods. Communicate effectively and listen. Engage in repetitive motion. Use of computer and telephone.
• Environmental: Standard Office Environment

The University of Oklahoma values our community’s unique talents, perspectives, and experiences. At OU, we aspire to harness our innovation, creativity, and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere. You Belong Here!

The University, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, gender identity/expression (consistent with applicable law), age (40 or older), religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admissions, employment, housing, financial aid, and educational services.

Hiring contingent upon a Background Check?:
Yes

Special Indications:
None

Job Posting:
Jan 28, 2026

Required Attachments

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