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Job Summary

The Accounts Payable Specialist II coordinates all activities relating to payment authorization, code methodology and proper calculation prior to accurately processing on-time, administrative expense payments to vendors and/or expense reports for the Enterprise. The incumbent has thorough knowledge of all expense accounts, cost centers, and lines of business along with a clear understanding of enterprise hierarchy and reporting structure.

Requirements

EDUCATION

High school diploma or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE

Minimum one (1) year enterprise accounts payable experience.

Demonstrates above average accounts payable production and quality standards with a strong knowledge of approved vendors and policies.

Skills

• 10 Key Data Entry • Customer Service • External Collaboration • Interpersonal Communication • Microsoft Excel • Oral Communications • Personal Organization • Problem Analysis • Vendor Invoice Management • Written Communication

Responsibilities

• Assists other team members with processing actions and systems. • Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, attention to detail and time management. • Identifies discrepancies and resolves minor billing issues, routing more escalated issues to leadership. • Maintains knowledge of approved vendors and policies to avoid paying unauthorized invoices and expenses. • Performs other clerical support duties, as assigned. • Prepares journal entries for monthly cost cycle. • Processes invoices and expense reports, ensuring proper coding. • Researches and responds to payment inquiries. • Supports audit activities. • Works with vendors and/or employees to ensure accurate and timely payment of invoices or expense reports.

Certifications

Security Requirements

This position is identified as level three (3). This position must ensure the security and confidentiality of records and information to prevent substantial harm, embarrassment, inconvenience, or unfairness to any individual on whom information is maintained. The integrity of information must be maintained as outlined in the company Administrative Manual.

Segregation of Duties

Segregation of duties will be used to ensure that errors or irregularities are prevented or detected on a timely basis by employees in the normal course of business. This position must adhere to the segregation of duties guidelines in the Administrative Manual.

Employment Type

Regular

ADA Requirements

1.1 General Office Worker, Sedentary, Campus Travel - Someone who normally works in an office setting or remotely and routinely travels for work within walking distance of location of primary work assignment.