Accounts Payable Specialist

Concordia College; Moorhead, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid holidays

Tuition discounts

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Concordia College in Moorhead, MN is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to support financial operations by processing invoices, payments and maintaining vendor data. This role also supports the College’s PCard program and provides responsive service to employees and suppliers.

The position offers a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm schedule, Monday–Friday, with full-time, staff hourly non-exempt status and year-round employment. Salary ranges are posted as hourly wages in the job posting.

Qualifications

• Two-year accounting or business degree or three years of Accounts Payable experience, or equivalent combination.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Experience using Banner Finance Software (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounts payable processes, reviewing invoices, verifying documentation, and processing payments by check, ACH, and credit cards.
• Maintain accurate payment and vendor information, including TIN matching for W-9s and reissuing items when needed.
• Provide responsive support to employees and vendors on vendor accounts, payments and procedures.
• Support the College’s PCard program by ordering cards, training users, adjusting limits, and ensuring statements are reported.
• Back up cash receipt processing and assist with other Business Office needs.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal communication

Customer service oriented

Organizational, oral and written

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Prioritization and deadlines

Diversity and collaboration

Education

Two-year accounting or business degree

Three years Accounts Payable experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Banner Finance Software

10-key calculator

Job description

Position Details

Position Title:
Accounts Payable Specialist

Department:
Business Office

Location:
Moorhead, Minnesota

Employment Type:
Staff,Hourly Non-Exempt

FTE:
1.0

Position Opening Date:
9/3/2026

Open Until Filled:
Yes

Screening Begins:
9/14/2026

Benefit Eligible:
Yes

General Employment Period:
Year-round

General Work Schedule (days of week):
Monday through Friday

General shift hours:
8 am to 4:30 pm

Why Concordia?

At Concordia College, your work contributes to something bigger. Every role plays a part in supporting our students, strengthening our campus community, and advancing our mission. Here, you'll join a collaborative community where your contributions are valued, and your work can make a meaningful difference.

About the Role

The Accounts Payable Specialist plays an important role in supporting the College’s financial operations by managing accounts payable and purchase card (PCard) processes. This position reviews and processes invoices and payments, maintains supporting documentation, assists employees and vendors with financial questions, and supports the College’s PCard program.

What You'll Do

1. Manage day-to-day accounts payable processes, including reviewing and entering invoices, verifying supporting documentation, and processing check, ACH, and credit card payments.
2. Maintain accurate payment and vendor information, including TIN matching for W-9s and voiding or reissuing accounts payable items when needed.
3. Provide responsive support to employees and vendors by answering questions about vendor accounts, payments, and College financial procedures.
4. Support the College’s PCard program by ordering cards, training users, adjusting card limits, and ensuring monthly statements are reported in the College’s accounting system.
5. Support other Business Office operations, including serving as backup for cash receipt processing and assisting with other needs as assigned.

You’ll Thrive Here If You

• Take pride in producing accurate, detailed work and keeping financial information well organized.
• Enjoy helping others and providing responsive, professional service to employees, vendors, and other partners.
• Are comfortable managing multiple priorities, following established processes, and meeting important deadlines.
• Communicate clearly and enjoy working collaboratively with people across an organization.
• Exercise good judgment and understand the importance of confidentiality when working with financial information.
• Find meaning in contributing your skills to the work of a mission-driven organization.

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is organized, accurate, and service-oriented and who can help keep the College’s accounts payable processes running smoothly. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with financial information, managing detailed processes and deadlines, and assisting others with questions along the way.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Two-year accounting or business degree or three years of Accounts Payable experience, or equivalent combination of experience and education.
2. Proficiency using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience using Banner Finance Software
2. Proficiency using 10-key calculator

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Customer service oriented
• Proficient organizational, oral and written skills
• Must maintain confidentiality
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to organize, prioritize and ensure deadlines are met
• Capable of working with a diverse group of people

Benefits and Salary

• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Preventative Chiropractic Program
• Retirement Plan
• Long-Term Disability Insurance (full-time only)
• Life Insurance (full-time only)
• 13 Paid holidays including the time off between Christmas and New Year's
• MN Paid Family and Medical Leave
• Up to 100% tuition with discounts and scholarships for yourself and dependents at Concordia College and Concordia Language Villages
• Up to 50% tuition discount for dependents with Oak Grove Lutheran Schools
• Up to 100% tuition discounts for dependents with participating partners: CIC-TEP, ELCA schools, and Tuition Exchange Inc.
• Extras: access to athletic facilities, library, fitness classes, athletic events, theatre events, purchase dining on campus, free MATbus rides
• Salary– 17.14 - 21.50USDHourly Wage

The final salary will be determined based on factors such as education, experience, skills, certifications, and alignment with the position’s requirements. Other considerations may include internal equity and market conditions.

Employment Contingencies

Background Check

Documents Needed to Apply

• Required Documents
  • Resume/Curriculum Vitae
  • Cover Letter
• Optional Documents
  • List of References:Contact information for at least three professional references (name, title, organization, email, and phone number)
  • Licensure
  • Certification
  • Training
  • Other

Nondiscrimination Statement

Concordia College does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, public assistance status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status. The College is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and fostering an inclusive and respectful environment for all. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Inquiries regarding this policy may be directed to the Office of Human Resources, Concordia College, 901 8th Street South, Moorhead, MN 56562, 218-299-3339.