Accounts Payable Specialist: Accurate, Timely Payments & Compliance

Danville Area Community College; Danville (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Danville Area Community College seeks an Office Specialist, Accounts Payable to ensure that materials and services are paid promptly, accurately, and in compliance with policy. The role requires an Associate Degree in Accounting or Business, strong Excel skills, and AP experience to manage vouchers, approvals, and payments.

Responsibilities include processing invoices, preparing checks, handling payment documentation, reconciling ledgers, and supporting audit schedules.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in accounting or business-related field.
• Demonstrated Excel competencies.
• Two or more years of accounts payable experience.
• Ability to utilize mainframe software system.
• Excellent organizational, oral, and written skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to analyze and direct attention to accounts payable policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices against purchase orders and reconcile differences.
• Prepare checks and mailings for payments.
• Process requests for payments with proper supporting documentation.
• Verify and balance credit card payments and maintain documentation.
• Monitor encumbrances and reconcile to the general ledger.
• Assist with year-end audit schedules and reporting.

Skills

Excel

Organizational skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Independent work

Analytical ability

Education

Associate degree in Accounting or Business

Tools

Mainframe software

Job description

Danville Area Community College seeks an Office Specialist, Accounts Payable to ensure that materials and services are paid promptly, accurately, and in compliance with policy. The role requires an Associate Degree in Accounting or Business, strong Excel skills, and AP experience to manage vouchers, approvals, and payments.

Responsibilities include processing invoices, preparing checks, handling payment documentation, reconciling ledgers, and supporting audit schedules.