Accounts Payable & GL Specialist - Higher Ed

University-of-Lynchburg; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition remission

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Flexible spending account

Job summary

The University of Lynchburg, a private university in Central Virginia, seeks a full-time Accounting Specialist to support campus financial operations in the Finance Department.

Responsibilities include processing vendor invoices, payments, vendor management, expense reports, journal entries, and bank reconciliations with attention to detail and integrity. Associated benefits, schedule, and a collaborative environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-2 years of accounts payable and general accounting experience.
• Experience in higher education, non-profit organizations, or complex financial environments is preferred.
• Knowledge of GAAP and financial regulations.
• English-language skills for effective communication in telephone and interoffice contracts.
• Proficiency in financial systems, integrated accounting software, Google Sheets, and Excel.
• Ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Processes incoming payment documents, vendor invoices and payment requests.
• Vendor Management to include vendor database as well as vendor documentation for processing.
• Expense Report Processing, such as payroll, gift entries for endowments, and monthly purchasing card spreadsheets.
• Journal Entry Preparation including monthly purchasing card spreadsheet and reviews all purchasing logs.
• Balance Sheet Reconciliations performed monthly of accrued accounts payable.
• Other Duties or special projects as assigned.

Skills

Accounts payable

GAAP knowledge

Excel

Google Sheets

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Communication

Financial software

Education

Associate degree in Accounting

Equivalent experience

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

The University of Lynchburg, a private university in Central Virginia, seeks a full-time Accounting Specialist to support campus financial operations in the Finance Department.

Responsibilities include processing vendor invoices, payments, vendor management, expense reports, journal entries, and bank reconciliations with attention to detail and integrity. Associated benefits, schedule, and a collaborative environment are offered.