Accounts Payable Analyst

Accounts Payable Analyst Job ID: 292393 Location: Augusta University Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: About Us: Augusta University is dedicated to advancing education and research through real‑world experiences and community engagement. The University System of Georgia (USG) supports a culture of honesty, excellence, accountability, and respect. Additional information about USG values and policies can be found on the USG website. Location Augusta University Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912 Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904 College / Department Information The Controller's Division is responsible for accounting all financial resources, advising administrators, managing investments, depositing funds, ensuring regulatory compliance, processing payroll, accounts payable, and travel disbursements, and preparing financial information for management and external agencies. Job Summary This position manages the accounts payable and travel administrative function, including payment request analysis, voucher input, account research, audit of employee reimbursements, and direct bill payments. Responsibilities Audit and pay invoices – Responsible for auditing and payment of invoices related to purchase orders and payment requests, ensuring compliance with expense policies and government regulations. Maintain daily workload for analysis, approval, and distribution of payment requests, including completeness and accuracy checks. Communicate discrepancies with vendor and third‑party organizations. Resolve outstanding payment issues – Proactively address price discrepancies, vendor disputes, and payment releases, reconciling data from Purchasing, Receiving, Financial Accounting, Facilities Planning, and Budget and Finance. Ensure customer satisfaction – Make decisions to resolve customer issues, verify receipt of items or equipment, confirm quantities and condition, and ensure installations meet end‑user expectations. Audit and pay check requests – Review and pay AU Check Requests, ensuring IRS accountability and compliance with internal policies. Record retention – Organize, update, and retain invoice information files and voucher audit records, continuously improving operations and reducing turnaround times. Audit and pay employee travel – Audit employee travel reimbursements and direct bill invoices, ensuring compliance with AU, State, BOR, and Federal policies. Other duties as assigned – Backup AP staff as needed, assist with cross‑training, and perform additional tasks as directed. Required Qualifications High School diploma or GED with 4 years of accounting/financial support experience, or an Associate’s degree with 2 years of related experience, or a Bachelor’s degree. Preferred Qualifications Associate’s degree in Accounting or related field from an accredited institution. Experience with Peoplesoft Accounts Payable Module or SAP ERP, contract administration, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Effective interaction with suppliers and staff. Analytical skills for complex issue resolution and corrective action. Adherence to internal control requirements and procedural work rules. Team collaboration and communication. Shift / Salary / Benefits Shift: Days, Monday through Friday Pay Band: 7 Salary Minimum: $20.29 per hour (commensurate with qualifications) Recruitment Period: 11/14/25 – Until Filled Benefits include health, dental, and life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or optional retirement plan), earned vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. Eligible full‑time employees may be considered for Tuition Assistance after six months. Conditions of Employment Credit check required for positions of trust or P‑Card usage. Motor vehicle reports required for positions that involve driving an Augusta University vehicle. Faculty hires must provide proof of degree(s) and, if applicable, educational/credential evaluations. All employees must uphold cybersecurity and privacy policies. Credit Check Position involves handling P‑Card and cash; a satisfactory Consumer Credit check is required. Other Information The role supports a customer‑friendly environment and superior service to patients, students, faculty, and employees. Augusta University is a tobacco‑free environment. Equal Employment Opportunity Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans. How To Apply Consider applying today: For External Applicants: Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants. For Internal Applicants: Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants. Contact View phone number on click.appcast.io for assistance. #J-18808-Ljbffr