Accounts Payable

Job Responsibilities

Issues accounts payable checks. Prepares vouchers for payment. Audits invoices for completeness and correctness, matching with purchase order and receiving document for payment. Performs daily, monthly, and yearly close out of Banner. Produce the daily and monthly cycles. Prepares various analysis of accounts and makes journal entries as needed. Balance detailed accounts payable which includes credit memos, packing slips and ongoing project accounts (E-form). Prepares monthly journal entries to allocate costs to departmental accounts. Provides support documentation for report preparation. Maintains accurate accounts payable files. Communicates with vendors, faculty and staff to clarify discrepancies and locate missing documents.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A high school diploma and experience in entry-level accounting or bookkeeping. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for required work experience.

Benefits

Benefits for State Employees The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies. Insurance Benefits Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses. Retirement Benefits State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options. Workplace Benefits State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more. Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.