Accounts Payable Coordinator

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Location Atlanta, Georgia
Full/Part Time Full-Time
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About Georgia Tech

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Georgia Tech's Mission and Values

Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:

1. Students are our top priority.

2. We strive for excellence.

3. We thrive on diversity.

4. We celebrate collaboration.

5. We champion innovation.

6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.

7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.

8. We act ethically.

9. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

Job Summary

The Accounts Payable Coordinator verifies and performs system entries for invoices and other payment requests. This role serves as the primary point of contact for vendors, financial and accounting staff, and other Institute personnel on matters related to payment status and other accounts payable issues

Responsibilities

Job Duty 1 - Reviews requests for payment (invoices, check requests, employee payment requests, verifies accuracy and validity, and enters payment requests into the financial system.

Job Duty 2 - Collaborate with the AP Accounting team to resolve payment discrepancies and returned payments and/or checks.

Job Duty 3 - Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Job Duty 4 - Responds to inquiries from vendors, contractors, department managers, and employees regarding payment status and other issues related to accounts payable.

Job Duty 5 - Coordinates, prepares, and analyzes vendor statement reconciliations and resolves any outstanding invoices and discrepancies with efficient delivery of reconciliation.

Job Duty 6 - Evaluate purchase products and services and ensure compliance with the Institute's policies and procedures and all government regulations when applicable.

Job Duty 7 - Participates in internal and external audits of the credit card/expense report functions.

Job Duty 8 - Assists with updating accounts payable policies.

Job Duty 9 - Gather performance metrics to assist with reporting; May utilize a variety of electronic systems to manage requisitions, conduct auctions, and manage vendors and/or inventories.

Job Duty10 - Answer inquiries from vendors on invoice status and other payment-related matters. Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
High School Diploma, GED, or Vocational School Diploma. Vocational training or a degree may be preferred or required (some profiles may require additional education).

Other Required Qualifications
Overnight travel required for project delivery; flexibility in on-site daily service delivery hours (due to client shift schedules, project requirements).

Required Experience
Three or more years of relevant experience. Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Accounts Payable in a University Setting Intermediate Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills Excellent communication and customer service skills and an understanding of procure-to-pay best practices

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Associate's Degree in a related discipline or equivalent. Proposed Salary

$47,872-$58,485 Annual Compensation

Commensurate with Education and Experience

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

SKILLS
Working knowledge of and skill in applying payables processing procedures and use of related system applications and processing hardware/equipment. Customer service and communications skills are required as is the ability to plan and organize work. Understanding of Institute procurement Policies. Fast and accurate data entry. Understanding of issues that create match exceptions. Ability to resolve complex customer service inquiries related to payment status, process, and procedures. Ability to run queries and format reports. Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make recommendations. Must understand best practices, polices, and procedures associated with all AP tasks Knowledge of basic accounts payable auditing and voucher entry.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia ("USG") and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individual's race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

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