Accounts Payable Clerk

Concordia is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and in the world.

Position Description

Concordia University invites applicants to the position of Accounts Payable Clerk. This three-quarter time position is responsible for accounts payables. The Accounts Payable Clerk works 29.5 hours Monday through Friday within normal business hours. The position reports to the Accounts Payable Coordinator and is located on the Mequon, Wisconsin campus.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for accounts payables for the university including understanding, explaining, and processing vendor invoices, statements, credit memos, from data entry through payment
• Responsible for enforcing University polices and governmental regulations
• Responsible for customer service, answers questions, resolve problems in person and on the phone
• Prepare reports on the status of outstanding and or paid vendors
• Interacts with various offices within the university as well as outside constituents
• Backup for managing and running the twice weekly check run
• Responsible for supervision of student employees
• May perform other related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge and skill in the use of a computer and Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access
• Knowledge and skill in the use of the Ellucian Banner database system is a plus
• Knowledge and skill in the use of the SAP Concur database system is a plus
• Experience in reconciling and posting to accounts, general accounting knowledge a plus
• Experience in handling checks a plus
• Understanding of database system
• Able to prioritize and juggle multiple priorities and tasks
• Able to deal with interruptions and work in a fast-paced office environment;
• Able to professionally deal with a variety of people who visit or call the Business Office
• Able to work as part of a Team
• Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS)

Education & Experience

A high school diploma is required and one or two years of office experience. Bookkeeping, bank teller, accounting and/or customer service experience is a plus.

Physical Demands/Equipment

Compensation and Benefits

This is a part-time (29.5 hours per week), non-exempt position. Starting wage may be determined upon education and/or experience. Benefits associated with this position include the Concordia Disability and Survivor plan and the Concordia Retirement plan, as well as a tuition waiver benefit.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of CU to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

However, CU is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CU reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religion. In addition, preference in holding certain employment positions is given to ordained or rostered ministers of the LCMS. Based on a religious tenet, CU recognizes only male, LCMS ordained Ministers of the Gospel, but recognizes both male and female LCMS Rostered Ministers of the Gospel.

The Human Resources Department has been appointed to manage the equal employment opportunity program, including all equal employment opportunity activities, as required by federal, state and local agencies. If any employee or applicant for employment believes this policy has been violated, he/she must contact the Director of Human Resources.

Concordia University is a HLC accred