Accounts Payable Specialist

Employment Status: Staff

Description of Key Responsibility:

+ Process payment requests, utilizing purchase orders, vendor invoices, check requests and expense reports received from faculty and staff. Payment requests include ensuring all necessary information and calculations are complete and accurate, review of account classification. Payment requests should be processed on time to meet deadlines set by management.

+ Coordinate travel advances for faculty and staff for purposes such as individual and group (i.e., athletic teams) travel, and reconcile actual expenses are documented and resolve any outstanding balances.

+ Process vendor payments through electronic and check methods, as appropriate, ensuring timely and accurate disbursements per approved schedule. Encourage participation in the electronic payment process. Void and reissue checks as needed.

+ Maintain vendor records, including W-9s and tax documentation.

+ Reconcile accoun...