Accounts Payable Analyst

University of South Carolina; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Programs

Paid Tuition

13 Paid Holidays

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

The University of South Carolina is seeking an Accounts Payable Analyst to manage payment requests, analysis, and compliance with university policies and state/federal regulations. The role requires collaboration with multiple departments to ensure accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED with 2+ years of related experience, and ideally a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance with 2 years of accounting background.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of accounting/bookkeeping principles and terminology.
• Knowledge of state government fiscal accounting processes.
• Ability to interpret and apply financial procedures and regulations.
• Ability to analyze financial records.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Foster an environment that provides exceptional customer service to departments and campuses by building positive relationships and resolving issues promptly.
• Review and analyze daily exceptions; work with Purchasing and departments to clear exceptions.
• Prepare, review, and audit AP payments for accuracy and compliance with USC policies and state/federal laws.
• Ensure payments are processed timely and accurately.
• Assist in reviewing and evaluating financial procedures to improve efficiency and productivity.

Education

High school diploma or GED; 2+ years related experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance; 2 years accounting experience

Job description

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

We are only accepting applications submitted by October 31, 2026.

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Professional Development Opportunities

Job Title: Accounts Payable Analyst

Location of Vacancy: Columbia

Work County: Richland

Department: Division of Administration and Finance Department DAF Controller's Office

Job Level: A3 - Administrative/Operational Support

Business Title (Internal Title): Accounts Payable Analyst

State Pay Range: G07 USC Market Range MRD - $45,181 $55,347 $65,512 Anticipated Hiring Range $52,500 - $58,000

Location of Vacancy: Part/Full Time Full Time

Hours per Week: 37.5

Work Schedule:

• Monday through Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm with an hour for lunch
• Must be willing to work flexible schedule as needed to support office needs

Job Family: Financial and Accounting Operations and Analysis

Job Function: Accounts Payable

Job Search Category: Fiscal Accounting

Job Description Advertised: The Accounts Payable Analyst performs Accounts Payable payment request and research functions which may include posting, updating, reconciling, auditing, and preparing invoices for payment. Performs and researches the Accounts Payable exceptions analyzing and determining solutions.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED . Requires 2 or more years of job related experience.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials:

• None specified.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or other Business related field with 2 years of accounting experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, theories and terminology of accounting/bookkeeping.
• Knowledge of state government fiscal accounting processes.
• Ability to interpret and apply financial procedures and regulations.
• Ability to perform analysis of financial records.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Job Duties:

Job Duty Foster an environment to provide exceptional customer service to the Departments/Campuses by building positive relationships, communicating effectively, resolving problems/issues timely, and adhering to high standards of professional conduct.

Essential Function Yes

Percentage of Time 15

Job Duty Reviews and analyzes the daily exceptions to determine solutions for clearing exceptions. Communicate with Purchasing and Departments/Campuses to assist with solutions for clearing the exceptions.

Essential Function Yes

Percentage of Time 20

Job Duty Prepares, reviews, and audits AP Upload payments for Accounts Payable which includes auditing, analyzing, and reviewing payments for accuracy and compliance with all University policies and procedures as well as state and federal laws and regulations. Ensuring all payments is processed in a timely and accurate manner.

Essential Function Yes

Percentage of Time 25

Job Duty Payable which includes auditing, analyzing, and reviewing payments for accuracy and compliance with all University policies and procedures as well as state and federal laws and regulations. Ensuring all payments is processed in a timely and accurate manner.

Essential Function Yes

Percentage of Time 35

Job Duty Assists in the review, analysis and evaluation of financial procedures in Accounts Payable for development of improvements in efficiency, effectiveness and productivity.

Essential Function Yes

Percentage of Time 5

Position Attributes:

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing. Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No Hazardous weather category Non-Essential

Posting Detail Information:

Number of Vacancies: 1

Desired Start Date: Job Open Date 10/02/2026

Job Close Date: 10/31/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions to Applicant: Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by October 31, 2026.

Benefits for FTE Positions: The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the \"Working at USC\" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.

EEO Statement: The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.