Accounts Payable Coordinator

Oakland University; Rochester, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakland University is seeking a dedicated Accounts Payable professional to coordinate payment documents and ensure timely, accurate processing in alignment with university policies. The role involves handling confidential information and interacting with students, staff, and faculty.

The position is full-time, typical 40-hour work week in Rochester, MI, with a standard 8-5 schedule on weekdays. Experience in accounts payable and office coordination is essential, with a strong emphasis on

Qualifications

• High School graduation or equivalent.
• Five years progressively responsible office experience including in Accounts Payables.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and compose correspondence.
• Ability to access data, make decisions, and work independently.
• Ability to work under pressure with accuracy.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment.
• Ability to interact with students, public, faculty and staff.
• Keyboarding skills demonstrated by a skills assessment.
• Intermediate word processing and spreadsheet applications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate payment documents received by Accounts Payable.
• Assess compliance with OU policies and related requirements.
• Complete weekly payment run accurately and timely.

Skills

Confidentiality

Compose correspondence

Independent decision making

Work under pressure

Office equipment

Interpersonal with students and staff

Keyboarding

Word processing & spreadsheets

Education

Associate’s degree in Accounting

Job description

Benefits of Working at Oakland University

This position is an Oakland University Professional Support Association- MEA / NEA position. The incumbent will be represented by the MEA / NEA .

This position will remain open a minimum of five (5) working days. External applicants may be considered. Qualified bargaining unit members will receive interviews.

Employee Group/Grade

Employee Group/Grade C-9

Job Category

Job Category

Work Schedule

Work Schedule FT/Reg (40 hours)

Shift/Days

This is a full-time position working M-F 8-5pm.

Pay Schedule

Pay Schedule Month

Number of Hrs./Wk.

Number of Hrs./Wk. 40 hours per week

Position Information

Position Information

Minimum Qualifications

• High School graduation or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five years progressively responsible office experience, including two years’ experience working in an Accounts Payables office and direct experience in office coordination. i.e., prioritizing work assignments, maintaining work flow to meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to compose correspondence.
• Ability to access data and make decisions working independently
• Ability to work under pressure with accuracy.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment.
• Ability to successfully interact with students, public, faculty and staff.
• Possess the keyboarding skills necessary to perform successfully in this position.
• Ability to perform the functions consistent with intermediate word processing and intermediate spreadsheet applications as demonstrated by a skills assessment.

Desired Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Accounting or a directly related field from an accredited college.

All Qualifications

Unless otherwise required by an applicable collective bargaining agreement, all minimum, additional and desired qualifications are preferred, but qualifications, degrees, and/or experience deemed comparable and/or equivalent by Oakland University in its sole and exclusive discretion may be considered.

Position Purpose

Coordinates payment documents being received by Accounts Payable, accurately assessing compliance to OU policies and other related requirements, completing the weekly payment run with payments being processed timely and accurately in conjunction with established policies and procedures.

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 07/17/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date

Position Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you a member of the Oakland University Professional Support Association-MEA/NEA?
  • Yes
  • No
  • No Response
• Please describe any systems you have used related to accounts payable processing?

  (Open Ended Question)

• Please describe your experience using Pcards, travel and expense reimbursements?

  (Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Optional Documents

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