Specialist - Accounts Payable

Accounts Payable Specialist

The Accounts Payable Specialist reviews and processes payments for travel reimbursements, purchase orders, invoices, statements, vouchers, and/or other check requests as appropriate for departments within Georgia Highlands College. This position draws, verifies, and posts payment checks, prepares ledger entries and manages resolution of account discrepancies and procedural inquiries.

Responsibilities:

• Review - Receives and reviews payment/check request, and/or other related documentation for completeness and compliance with financial policies, procedures, and contractual requirements
• Reconciliation - Matches original invoices and requests for payment with internal purchase orders or check requests; performs calculations to determine appropriate payment schedules and amounts, and makes modifications as necessary
• Data Mgt - Codes, verifies, and electronically enters accounts payable data into ledgers
• Finance - Draws, verifies, and posts payment checks to appropriate vendors and/or agencies
• Issue Resolution - Follows up on account statements and other discrepancies regarding payment of accounts, and serves as liaison between departments and vendors in the resolution of administrative problems and inquiries
• Audit - Regularly performs review and audit of travel in compliance with Board of Regents Policy and State Policy

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.
• At least 2 years experience in field sufficient to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position
• A credit check is required for this position.

Proposed Salary: This is a non-exempt position with a hiring range of $22.07 to $22.15 per hour, which annualizes to $45,911 - $46,087.58.

Required Documents to Attach: Resume

Optional Documents to Attach: Unofficial Transcripts

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Knowledge of general accounting principles
• Knowledge of standard accounts payable policies, procedures, and regulations
• Knowledge of purchase orders and related accounts payable documentation
• Knowledge of mathematics
• Ability to process computer data and to format and generate reports
• Ability to understand and interpret vendor invoices, statements, and other requests for payment
• Ability to utilize an automated accounting system
• Ability to analyze and solve problems
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Contact Information:

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources by email at View email address on click.appcast.io. For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

USG Core Values: Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Georgia Highlands College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Accommodation Notice: Georgia Highlands College is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Jillian Theorgood at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io.