Accounts Payable Coordinator

Livingstone College; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Livingstone College is seeking an Accounts Payable Coordinator to manage vendor payments and maintain financial records. This role requires strong organizational skills, an understanding of accounts payable processes, and relevant experience in accounting within higher education. Join a dedicated team that values education and community service.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Attractive benefits package

Qualifications

• Five years' experience in a related field within higher education.

Responsibilities

• Processing invoices and requisitions from the Vice President of Business and Finance.
• Ensuring the timely payment of invoices and maintaining orderly documentation.
• Performing monthly statement and vendor analysis.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate/Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, or Management

Tools

Jenzabar

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Position

Accounts Payable Coordinator

Division

Business and Finance

Department

Business Office

Reports to

Controller/ Associate Vice President of Business & Finance

Position Summary

The Accounts Payable Coordinator is responsible for making payments to the various vendors for the college in a timely and accurate manner. The coordinator must maintain accurate records to enable periodic audits.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The results you will deliver each day that matter most!

• Receives invoices and requisitions from the Vice President of Business and Finance for input into the system.
• All requisitions and invoices received must be entered into the system with the appropriate pay date. Purchase requisitions must be matched to appropriate invoices for payment.
• Check invoices and requisitions for proper approval, account codes, and documentation. Those requisitions without proper documentation should be flagged and the person responsible should be contacted for the documentation.
• Ensures payment of invoices in an accurate and timely manner. Checks are to be run with cash requirements checked by the Vice President of Business and Finance. Check registers and supporting documentation checked by the Controller.
• Must perform statement and vendor analysis monthly.
• All documentation must be filed in an orderly manner according to the policies and procedures of the institution.
• Responsible for other duties as indicated and assigned.
  
  

Education/ Experience

What you will need to be successful!

• Associate/Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, or Management
• Five years' experience in a related field within higher education
• Microsoft Office experience/knowledge
• Jenzabar experience/knowledge
  
  

Life at Livingstone College

Why we believe you will love working at Livingstone College!!

Livingstone College is a private, four-year liberal arts institution founded in 1879 by the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. Secured by a strong commitment to quality instruction, the College offers excellent liberal arts and religious education programs for students designed to develop their potential for leadership and service to a global community.

About Livingstone College: http://Livingstone.edu

Livingstone College is an equal opportunity employer that employs qualified individuals based upon job related qualifications regardless of race, religion, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition, political affiliation or any other classification

federal, state or local law. Livingstone College complies with all laws regarding reasonable accommodation for disabled candidates and employees. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the interview process are requested to contact Human Resources in order to arrange such accommodation. We offer competitive compensation and an attractive benefits package. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Accounting

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