Accounts Payable Specialist

At the University of Phoenix, we are committed to the future of work by providing a fully remote, work-from-home environment. This strategy enables us to attract top talent nationwide. Are you looking for a rewarding and fulfilling position that offers challenging work and the opportunity to make a significant impact while collaborating with a team of fun, innovative individuals? Would you prefer to work with an organization that positively contributes to the world?

If so, we would love to hear from you!

Are you searching for a rewarding, fulfilling position that offers challenging work and the ability to make a big impact while working side-by-side with a team of fun, innovative people? Ideally, would you like this position to be with an organization that makes a positive contribution to the world? If so…we would love to hear from you!

University of Phoenix is a leading higher education institution founded in 1976 by Dr. John Sperling. Our mission is to improve the lives of our students, their families and future generations through higher education. Our values (which hopefully you share) are:
Brave. Honest. Focused.

Our University values and embraces all team members and their unique perspectives. We fundamentally believe in fostering an environment which deeply respects, celebrates, and actively encourages a diverse workforce. We are committed to hiring – and learning from – those who share our passion to help others achieve their educational aspirations.

We offer excellent benefits, an effective recognition program, and outstanding learning and development tools, including tuition vouchers for employees and their qualified family members.

An Accounts Payable Specialist ensures payments are processed with accuracy for all suppliers and financial aid student refunds.

1. Examine, maintain, and track all supplier invoice documentation for compliance and accuracy with organization policies and procedures.

2. Review and research problem invoices and statements and/or supplier records as outlined by department operating procedures, and as requested by management.

3. Consult with suppliers and internal business units on routine inquires and resolution of discrepancies.

4. Act as a liaison in receiving and distributing financial aid checks and/or student refund checks when necessary; communicate the status of student refund checks and financial aid checks to department personnel upon request.

5. Provide support and financial system training to internal business units, as needed.

6. Perform other duties as assigned or apparent.

NOTE:

The Primary Accountabilities above are intended to describe the general content and requirements of the position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or most of the Primary Accountabilities listed above. Specific goals or responsibilities will be documented in incumbents’ performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents’ immediate manager.

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• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Two years accounts payable and customer service experience preferred.
• Ability to navigate the appropriate systems to retrieve or research information as described above.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a timely and effective manner.
• Possesses sufficient oral, written and interpersonal communication skills to communicate general accounting information to internal and external customers.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others…