Posting Type:
External - Open to All Applicants
Job Title:
Accounts Payable Clerk
Position Title:
Accounts Payable Clerk
Position Type:
Support Staff
Benefits Summary:
Benefit package includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription insurance, Life insurance, Workers’ Compensation insurance, Unemployment insurance, and Total Disability insurance. Retirement: The University contributes 4% of the regular salary with up to 3% additional in matched contributions into the TIAA Retirement Program. Other benefits include tuition remission for employee, spouse, and employee’s dependent children under the age of 25 (this does not include the last two year of the PharmD program or the JD). Employees receive two weeks of vacation until five years of service, three weeks of vacation until 10 years of service, and four weeks of vacation after 10 years of service, two weeks of sick leave, and three days per year of personal leave.
Job Summary:
This position is primarily responsible for supporting the functions of the Controller’s Office. Several of the primary tasks include managing accounts payable processes, credit card reconciliations, and 1099s, recommending process improvements, as well as training and directing student workers.
Scope:
Support the Controller’s Office through assisting with a variety of tasks, specifically accounts payable processes, credit card reconciliations, 1099s, and other duties.
Principal Responsibilities
Review and verify payment requests and travel vouchers for accuracy, proper supporting documentation, appropriate signatures, etc. Contact requester or vendor for additional information as needed.
Review and verify credit card reconciliations for accuracy, proper supporting documentation, appropriate signatures, etc. Contact credit card holder for additional information as needed.
Provide an updated list of outstanding credit card reconciliations on a monthly basis or as needed.
Match purchase orders and receiving documents to vendor invoices. Contact approver or vendor for additional information as needed.
Enter payment requests, travel vouchers, and purchase order invoices in Banner accounts payable module.
Process payroll and related payroll taxes on a weekly basis or as needed. Reconcile payments to their respective general ledger accounts.
Process weekly check runs and other payments as needed.
Obtain a signed W-9 for all new vendors.
Coordinate vendor set up and maintenance with other staff in the Controller’s office.
Reconcile vendor statements for past due invoices/credit memos.
Provide customer service and support to faculty, staff, students, and vendors with respect to various accounts payable and credit card related inquiries.
Effectively communicate, as needed, with faculty, staff, students, and vendors regarding policies and procedures.
Maintain a filing system for accounts payable and credit card documents.
Provide training and direction of students and temporary workers as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills:
Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize.
Ability to effectively communicate with vendors, faculty, staff, and students.
Ability to meet deadlines timely.
Ability to problem-solve and critically analyze complex issues.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products, especially Microsoft Excel.
Exemplary attention to detail.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to operate standard office equipment.
Minimum Qualifications:
Associates Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
At least two years of similar office experience in accounts payable, including experience with a high volume of complex transactions.
Preferred Qualifications:
Associates Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
Three to five years of similar office experience in an accounts payable role, including experience with a high volume of complex transactions.
Experience with Banner information systems or similar ERP system (i.e. Great Plains, SAP, etc.)
Experience in a higher education setting.
EEO Statement
ONU is an equal employment opportunity employer. Accordingly, no person shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, transgender status, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all areas of employment including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, separation and other terms, condition and privileges of employment. ONU celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment.
Appointment Length:
12-months
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please include a cover letter highlighting your experience that relates specifically to accounts payable.