Accounts Payable Specialist
- Employer
- Bucknell University
- Location
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Jun 25, 2021
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Financial Affairs
- Employment Level
- Administrative
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Accounts Payable Specialist
Job No: 496753
Position Type: full-time
Location: Lewisburg, PA
Categories: Finance / Business Support
The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for the day to day operations of the Accounts Payable function. This person works under the direct supervision of the Director of Disbursement Services and closely with the Senior Associate Controller and other Finance staff. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to become familiar with all areas of the Finance Office while also appreciating their interdependence. This is a full-time, non-exempt, benefits eligible position.
Job duties include, but are not limited to:
- Maintaining the daily operations of the Accounts Payable
function, including, but not limited to:
- Preparing invoices and disbursement requests for payment by deadlines.
- Reviewing purchase orders with payments.
- Printing and disbursement of Accounts Payable checks, direct deposits, credit cards, wires and international payments.
- Updating accounts payable check ledger.
- Reviewing and monitoring the travel and expense report/reimbursement process and approving expense reports.
- Creating and maintenance of all Supplier records and Accounts Payable files.
- Entering invoices and check/ACH/wire requests into the Accounts Payable computer system.
- Utilizing the procurement credit card for payment of invoices and supplier invoice requests when appropriate.
- Act as a resource to University departments and outside
vendors, while providing prompt, courteous and accurate
service.
- Provide recommendations and develop proposals for process
improvement solutions.
- Oversee the month end closing process including account
reconciliations and fiscal year procedures.
- Develop, gather, organize and disseminate a variety of
information and reports.
- Oversee the vehicle title registration and renewal
process.
- Assist with travel and project card processes including
reconciliations, document review and other related
tasks.
- Support and contribute to the University's commitment to
diversity and inclusion.
Minimum Qualifications: - Associate's Degree in accounting or related field
- Three years of experience in electronic accounts payable
processing
- Experience and knowledge of general ledger account
reconciliations including month end closing processes
- Familiarity with accounting, income taxation issues, 1099
preparation and filing.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word and
ability to develop reports.
- Ability to accurately enter large volumes of alpha/numeric data
into a computerized system.
- Strong written and oral communication skills as this position
requires regular communication with internal and external
customers.
- Good organizational skills; ability to multi-task and learn new
skills.
- Ability to handle confidential data and work in a team
environment.
Physical Demands:
Ability to lift up to 10 lbs.
Work Type:
full-time
To apply, visit https://careers.bucknell.edu/en-us/job/496753/accounts-payable-specialist
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