Accounts Payable Analyst

Job Title:

Accounts Payable Analyst

Location: Augusta University

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job : 292497

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care. Augusta University serves over 12,000 students and operates campuses in Augusta with additional locations across the state. The Controller's Division provides leadership in financial resources, payroll, accounts payable, and travel disbursements to support the university’s mission of instruction, research, and healthcare services.

The University System of Georgia emphasizes integrity, excellence, accountability, and respect in its core values. Additional information on policies and benefits is available through Augusta University and USG resources.

• Audit and pay invoices related to institution Purchase Orders and Payment Requests in a timely manner, ensuring account code appropriateness, supporting documentation, and compliance with AU/BOR/State/Federal policies.
• Maintain daily workload to process payment request documents requiring analysis, approval, and expeditious distribution; assess completeness, accuracy, appropriateness, and compliance with policies.
• Communicate discrepancies with departments, vendors, and third-party organizations.
• Resolve outstanding payment issues, including price discrepancies, vendor disputes, and payment release issues, by reconciling data across Purchasing, Receiving, Financial Accounting, Facilities Planning, and Budget and Finance.
• Ensure customer satisfaction by verifying receipts, item accuracy, and installation completion as applicable; confirm items listed on invoices and purchase orders were received.
• Audit and pay check requests in compliance with IRS accountability.
• Process and analyze daily payment request documents, ensuring compliance with AU/BOR/State/Federal policies; communicate discrepancies as needed.
• Record retention: organize, update, and retain invoice information files and voucher audit records; pursue process improvements and exceptional customer service.
• Audit and pay employee travel reimbursements and direct bill invoices, ensuring AU/State/BOR/Federal policy compliance.
• Other duties as assigned, including backing up other AP staff and cross-training.

Educational Requirements

High School diploma or GED with 4 years accounting/financial support experience, or an Associate's degree with 2 years related experience, or a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Preferred Qualifications

Associate's Degree in Accounting or related field; experience with People Soft Accounts Payable or SAP ERP; familiarity with contract administration; proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to interact effectively with suppliers and staff; analyze complex issues and take corrective actions.
• Adherence to internal controls and procedures; ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office and People Soft Financials; high accuracy and attention to detail; well-organized with the ability to handle multiple priorities.

Shift: Days/M-F

Pay Band: 7

Salary Minimum: $20.29/hour

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications within the established range.

Recruitment Period: 11/14/25 - Until Filled

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees.

Benefits may include health, dental, life insurance, retirement plans, vacation, sick leave, and holidays. Tuition Assistance may be available after more than 6 months of employment.

All selected candidates must pass a Background Check prior to starting. Depending on the role, a credit check, motor vehicle report, and educational credential verification may be required. Faculty hires may need original transcripts. All employees must protect sensitive information in line with cybersecurity and privacy policies.

Augusta University is an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

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