Lead Accounts Payable Specialist

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Recruitment Range $51,845 - $57,300

The salary range advertised is the designated recruitment range for this classification. Final salary offers will be determined by the candidate’s education, relevant experience, internal equity alignment, and departmental budgetary parameters.

Vacancy Number S02905

Position Title Accounting Tech/Specialist

Working Title Lead Accounts Payable Specialist

Advanced

The Finance team within the Division of Business Affairs supports the University’s mission, strategic vision, goals, and objectives by providing key financial services efficiently and effectively. The Finance team provides financial services directly to students and the campus community.

The Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist position is responsible for:

• Timely and accurate review and processing of vendor invoices that include Capital Improvements, Special Projects and Construction invoices and other vendors as assigned.
• Timely and accurate review and reconciliation of vendor statements and outstanding checks.
• Research and resolution of invoice discrepancies.
• Assisting the AP Manager with year-end and audit preparations.
• Running weekly invoice reports for the AP Specialist.
• Assisting AP Manager with Check Run Preparations.
• Managing and working the AP Inbox.
• Mentor a team of accounts payable specialists, providing guidance and support as needed.
• All onboarding training of new AP Specialist.
• Being the liaison between the AP Specialist and the AP Manager.
• Integrity of the University ledger as it applies to Disbursements transactions
• Compliance with University, State and Federal regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Proper application of specialized accounting knowledge,
• Collaborate with university employees at all levels as well as outside agencies and organizations (local, state and federal) ensuring smooth and efficient financial operations.

High school diploma or equivalency and one year of experience in account work; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

• 5-7 years of Disbursements, Accounts Payable or general ledger experience.
• Strong knowledge of business, financial and general administrative processes in a business setting.
• Experience with Banner Finance or similar ERP or Oracle application.
• Experience with Jaggaer or another E-procurement system.
• Experience in higher education or state agency disbursement processes.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate at all organizational levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of products.

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FTE 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)