Accounts Payable Analyst

Augusta University; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 23,059 - 32,843; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition Assistance

Vacation and sick leave

Job summary

A public educational institution in Augusta, Georgia is seeking an Accounts Payable Analyst to manage invoicing and payment processes. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and effective communication abilities. Responsibilities include auditing invoices, resolving payment issues, and ensuring compliance with financial policies. The role offers a full-time position with competitive benefits and a salary starting at $20.29 per hour. Apply today to join this dedicated team.

Qualifications

• 4 years of accounting/financial support experience required for applicants with a High School diploma or GED.
• 2 years of related experience needed if having an Associate’s degree.
• Bachelor’s degree also qualifies.

Responsibilities

• Audit and pay invoices related to purchase orders and payment requests.
• Resolve outstanding payment issues with vendors.
• Ensure customer satisfaction in payment processes.
• Audit and pay employee travel reimbursements.

Skills

Effective interaction with suppliers and staff

Analytical skills for complex issue resolution

Adherence to internal control requirements

Team collaboration and communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in Accounting or related field

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Peoplesoft Accounts Payable Module

SAP ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

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: https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=292393&PostingSeq=1

For External Applicants: Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants.
For Internal Applicants: Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants.
Contact 706‑721‑9365 for assistance.