Part-Time Accounts Payable Technician - Tahlequah, United States - Northeastern State University

Description

Part-Time Accounts Payable Technician

Tahlequah Campus


JOB SUMMARY
This position provides technical accounting support for department accounts payable operations.


MAJOR DUTIES
Processes invoices and travel; reviews for proper coding and vendor information; resolves discrepancies; enters batches for payment.

Enters invoice data into the computer.

Communicates with other departments to obtain information, answer questions and resolve problems.

Reviews vendor statements; communicates with vendors regarding missing, past due, and problem invoices.

Processes and mails checks.

Prepares travel reports.

Compiles spreadsheets for fuel card payments.

Sorts and distributes mail.

Responds to inquiries from vendors and campus employees.

Assists with administration of purchasing card transactions and expense reports.

Scans and indexes documents.

Provides training to other departments as needed.

Performs related duties.


KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION
Knowledge of customer service principles and practices.

Knowledge of university accounts payable policies and procedures.

Knowledge of university policies and procedures.

Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.

Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.

Skill in the provision of customer services.

Skill in oral and written communication.


SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
The Accounts Payable Supervisor assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.


GUIDELINES
Guidelines include university policies and procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific, but may require some interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

The work consists of related technical and customer service duties. Frequent interruptions contribute to the complexity of the position.

The purpose of this position is to provide technical accounting support for department accounts payable operations.
Success in this position contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of those operations.


CONTACTS
Contacts are typically with co-workers, other college personnel, students, faculty, and members of the general public.

Contacts are typically to provide services, to give or exchange information, or to resolve problems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk table or while intermittently sitting, standing or stooping.

The work is typically performed in an office.


SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
None.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.

Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.

Ability to be bonded.


Hourly wage:
$15.00 per hour

Anticipated start date: 05/13/2024

Applications accepted until: 05/07/2024


NOTE:
Posting will close to applicants at ll:59 p.m., CST, on the date above. An application cannot be changed after it has been submitted.

Notice to Applicants

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

At the end of the application process, create your Candidate profile.

It is Northeastern State University's policy that all newly hired employees must provide an original Social Security card during the hiring process.

Failure to provide an original Social Security card will delay the hiring process and ability to begin employment.

An application cannot be changed after it has been submitted.