Accounts Payable Specialist

Upstate; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Upstate is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist in Syracuse to manage AP duties and act as liaison between Purchasing and end-users/vendors. The role requires applying NYS/SUNY RF funding policies to ensure proper charges and reimbursements.

The position focuses on processing State/RF invoices, journal transfers, and credit holds. Two years of AP experience and an associate degree are required, with a detail-oriented, fast-learning mindset preferred.

Qualifications

• Associates degree and a minimum of two years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable or a closely related field.
• Experience with AP processing standards and working with end-users and vendors.
• Ability to review NYS/SUNY RF funding policies and apply them to AP transactions.

Responsibilities

• Liaise between Purchasing departments and assist with outreach to end-users and vendors.
• Process State and/or RF invoices, journal transfers, and credit holds.
• Review policies and implement knowledge when processing AP transactions.

Skills

Time management

Problem solving

Vendor liaison

Accounts payable

Education

Associates degree

Job description

Accounts Payable Specialist

• Syracuse

• Management & Professional

• Full-time

• Accounts Payable
• State of New York
• 90006
• UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)

Job Summary:

The Accounts Payable Specialist will have knowledge of Accounts Payable (AP) processing standards, as well as, time management and problem-solving skills. This individual will act as the liaison between Purchasing departments and assist with other department outreach to end-users and vendors. Additionally, the Specialist will be able to review and understand policies and implement that knowledge when processing AP transactions using New York State and/or SUNY Research Foundation ("RF") funding to ensure only proper charges are being paid and/or reimbursed.

This position will focus on a variety of AP tasks, including but not limited to, processing State and/or RF invoices, journal transfers, and credit holds. Other duties will be assigned, as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associates degree and a minimum of two years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable or a closely related field or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:

This individual will be someone who is a fast-learner, detail oriented and have the ability to work independently.

Work Days:

M-F, days