What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable/Payroll Specialist position at Mercyhurst University?
501 East 38th Street
Erie, PA 16546
814-824-2000
800-825-1926
mercyhurst.edu
Accounts Payable/Payroll Specialist
Location: Erie
Department: Finance
Reports To: Controller/Accounting Manager
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Closes: Open until filled
POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for all aspects of the Accounts Payable and Payroll
processes as well as assisting with General Ledger account postings and analysis.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Responsible for assisting in the Accounts Payable function including processing,
reviewing and recording expenditures, related payments and reconciliations, as
well as vendor file maintenance and storage organization.
- Managing accounts payable using accounting software and other programs
- Handling accounts payable for separate entities and vendors
- Analyzing workflow processes
- Establishing and maintaining relationships with new and existing vendors
- Ensuring bills and payroll are paid in a timely and accurate manner while adhering
- Processing invoices for payments
- Comparing purchase orders, prices, terms of payment and other charges
- Processing transactions and performing accounting duties such as account
- Assist regularly with payroll processing, cross train to provide support and back-up
QUALIFICATIONS:
- EDUCATION: Associates degree in Accounting
- KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE: Accounts Payable and Payroll experience preferred.
- SKILLS/ABILITIES: Microsoft Office, Accounting and Payroll Processing Software
COMPETENCIES: Ability to work independently and with other departments, strong
attention to detail and organization skills as well as good oral and written skills.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- LIFTING: Up to 25 pounds
- DRIVING: None
- PUSH/PULL: Occasional
- DATA ENTRY: Daily
- CLIMBING: None
- OVERNIGHT TRAVEL: Only for an annual conference
APPLICATION PROCESS
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Send cover
letter, resume and 3 work-related references to:
Human Resources
Mercyhurst University
501 East 38th Street
Erie, PA 16546
hrinfo@mercyhurst.edu
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