Accounts Payable Specialist

Northeast Iowa Community College; Calmar Township (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Iowa Community College is seeking an accounting professional to support and optimize accounts payable, general ledger, and related financial processes. The role emphasizes accuracy, policy enforcement, and staff training within Colleague-based workflows.

The position requires an Associate degree in accounting, business, or a related field and work experience in a business environment. The incumbent will ensure timely processing, perform reconciliations, and contribute to year-end

Qualifications

• Associate degree in accounting, business, or related field required.
• Work experience in a business setting required.

Responsibilities

• Organize and monitor accounts payable and P-Card processes completed by other staff to ensure accuracy and timely completion.
• Manage financial records related to assigned area(s) including but not limited to purchasing, accounts payable, and general ledger.
• Record and reconcile a variety of daily accounting and financial transactions in Colleague including but not limited to purchasing and accounts payable.
• Provide direction on financial tasks and review work completed by others for accuracy. Manage and enforce policies and department controls to increase accuracy and efficiency.
• Assist with implementation and testing of new procedures and policies. Provide direction to College staff.
• Provide regular training to new and current staff on NICC financial basics including general ledger, requisition, and P-Card.
• Responsible for the processing and reconciliation of payments to vendors, students and staff; the accuracy of the payments issued; and the maintenance of source documents.

Education

Associate degree in accounting, business, or related field

Job description

Perform accounting duties in the preparation, maintenance, and processing of financial transactions and customer accounts. Provide direction and support to internal staff to ensure accounts payable financial tasks are completed accurately and timely.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Organize and monitor accounts payable and P-Card processes completed by other staff to ensure accuracy and timely completion.
• Manage financial records related to assigned area(s) including but not limited to purchasing, accounts payable, and general ledger.
• Record and reconcile a variety of daily accounting and financial transactions in Colleague including but not limited to purchasing and accounts payable.
• Provide direction on financial tasks and review work completed by others for accuracy. Manage and enforce policies and department controls to increase accuracy and efficiency.
• Assist with implementation and testing of new procedures and policies. Provide direction to College staff.
• Provide regular training to new and current staff on NICC financial basics including general ledger, requisition, and P-Card.
• Responsible for the processing and reconciliation of payments to vendors, students and staff; the accuracy of the payments issued; and the maintenance of source documents.

Qualifications

Associate degree in accounting, business, or related field required. Work experience in a business setting required.

Essential Functions

• Complete detailed financial reconciliations.
• Research and resolve issues related to vendor and staff questions.
• Manage P-Card process and facilitate monthly audit of expenses and supporting receipts.
• Generate and assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reports. Prepare financial reports and information for year-end audit requirements.
• Effectively communicate with employees and maintain a positive working relationship when addressing problems and recommending solutions.
• Facilitate the achievement of department objectives.
• Process and maintain confidential information.

Open Date 10/05/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes