Accounts Payable and Business Office Coordinator

Mount Mary University; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Mary University in Milwaukee seeks an Accounts Payable and Business Office Coordinator to manage full-cycle AP, student accounts, cash receipts, and business-office operations. You will process invoices, payments, and vendor records while supporting expense and card processing and serving students and staff with account inquiries.

The role emphasizes internal controls, accuracy, and collaboration across departments, ensuring timely payments and compliant processes in a university setting.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in accounting, business, finance, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least two years in accounts payable, student accounts, cashiering, or related Business Office work.
• Strong knowledge of accounting fundamentals, AP practices, and internal controls.
• Proficiency with Excel and ERP/invoice-workflow systems; Jenzabar/Transact preferred.
• Attention to detail, organization, and effective communication with students and vendors.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices, check requests, and payment documentation per policies.
• Manage invoice workflow and communicate with department managers.
• Prepare weekly payments and maintain records of invoices and expenditures.
• Process employee expense reimbursements and card activity.
• Maintain vendor records, W-9s, and 1099s; handle vendor changes.
• Reconcile AP transactions, assist month-end close, and audits.
• Support student accounts, billing, deposits, and daily cash receipts.
• Provide front-desk service and protect confidential information.

Skills

Accounts payable

Student accounts

Cash handling

Vendor management

ERP systems

Excel

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree in accounting

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

Jenzabar

Transact

Job description

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Accounting Manager, the Accounts Payable and Business Office Coordinator performs full-cycle accounts payable duties and provides front-line support for student accounts, cash receipts, and general Business Office operations. The position is responsible for processing invoices and payments accurately and on time, maintaining vendor and payment records, supporting expense and credit-card processing, assisting students and employees with account questions, and completing daily cash-receipt and deposit activities. The position works closely with the Business Office, Financial Aid, Advancement, Registrar, and other University departments and handles confidential financial information with integrity and sound internal controls.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Accounts Payable

• Receive, review, code, verify, and process invoices, check requests, and other payment documentation in accordance with University policies and approval requirements.
• Manage the invoice workflow and communicate with department managers regarding timely submission, coding, documentation, and approval of invoices.
• Prepare and distribute weekly accounts payable payments and related reports; maintain accurate records of invoices, payments, credits, and expenditures.
• Review and process employee expense reimbursements, purchasing-card and credit-card activity, and supporting documentation.
• Maintain vendor records, including W-9 collection, new-vendor setup, vendor changes, and annual 1099 preparation and processing.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies, duplicate payments, vendor statement differences, credit memos, stop payments, and purchase-order amendments.
• Verify and post accounts payable transactions to the accounting system and assist with reconciliations, month-end close, audit requests, and record retention.
• Regularly review accounts payable procedures, recommend process improvements, and train employees on invoice and payment processes.

Student Accounts, Cash Receipts, and Billing Support

• Serve as a primary Business Office contact for students and families regarding account balances, monthly statements, payment activity, payment plans, and Transact or myMountMary account questions.
• Research and help resolve student-account issues in coordination with Business Office accountants, Financial Aid, the Registrar, and other departments.
• Maintain payment plans, update billing schedules, prepare monthly invoices and correspondence, and assist in preparing current and former student accounts for collection activity.
• Receive and accurately record student tuition payments and other University receipts, including online and in-person payments.
• Post and close daily cash receipts, prepare deposits, maintain the daily deposit worksheet, and support reconciliation of receipt activity.
• Maintain campus petty cash in accordance with University policy and provide appropriate documentation and balancing.
• Setup and run student charges including student billing.

Business Office Service and Administrative Support

• Provide welcoming, timely, and professional service to students, faculty, staff, vendors, and other internal and external customers.
• Answer the main Business Office telephone and email and provide front-desk coverage during designated office hours.
• Protect confidential student, employee, banking, vendor, and University information.
• Apply University policies and procedures fairly and consistently and promptly elevate exceptions or control concerns.
• Proactively support Business Office workflow, cross-train in related functions, and perform other duties, special projects, or responsibilities as assigned.

Internal Control Expectation:

The position follows established segregation-of-duties requirements and may not approve its own transactions, independently authorize vendor banking changes, or release payments without required secondary approval.

Qualifications and Experience

• Associate degree in accounting, business, finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• At least two years of accounts payable, accounting, student accounts, cashiering, or comparable Business Office experience; higher-education experience is preferred.
• Working knowledge of accounting fundamentals, accounts payable practices, documentation standards, and basic internal controls.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and experience using accounting, ERP, invoice-workflow, payment, or database systems; Jenzabar and Transact experience is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, numerical accuracy, organization, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated customer-service ability with diverse students, employees, managers, and vendors.
• Ability to manage recurring deadlines and interruptions in a fast-paced, multi-tasked environment.
• Demonstrated integrity, discretion, and ability to handle confidential information.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Mount Mary University practices equal opportunity employment as part of its ongoing commitment to diversity in the workplace. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.