Accounts Payable Specialist - Sarasota, United States - Insight Global

Description

A client of Insight Global in Sarasota, FL is actively seeking an experienced accounting/accounts payable specialist to join their on-site team of 7.

The ideal candidate should possess exceptional organizational skills, critical thinking abilities, and a background in accounts payable. In this role, you will serve as the primary liaison between the finance department and all 50 campus departments. As part of the new fiscal year plan (effective 6/30/2024), all invoicing will be centralized through the accounting department.

Your responsibilities will include managing vendor communication, overseeing the accounts payable invoicing process, handling outstanding check replacements, and processing direct pay requests and travel reimbursements using the Ellucian Banner ERP system.

Additional duties include succession planning, streamlining invoicing processes with an external department (where goods may need verification before being sent back to finance), coordinating with department representatives for invoice handling, understanding year-end processes, and managing 1099 year-end procedures (with a focus on accounts payable).

You'll also take charge of outstanding checks and ensure proper verification every Friday, in addition to attending monthly staff meetings.

Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field– flexible with Associate's degree if 1-2+ years experience
Experience with payment processing portals – ideally Transact payments
Critical thinking, communication and organization skills - Able to work independently

Nice to Have Skills & Experience
Ellucian Banner - Experience with accounts payable - Experience with state of FL regulation
Experience in higher ed finance

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