Accounts Payable Specialist: Collaborative Finance

University of North Texas System Administration; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Texas System Administration in Denton seeks an Accounts Payable Specialist to join the SYS-Procurement team. The role involves reviewing invoices, resolving payment issues, and ensuring accuracy across receiving documents, purchase orders, and USAS submissions.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree or four years of related experience. Preferred skills include PeopleSoft and Excel; strong customer service and teamwork are essential for success in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or a related field of study or four years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, or training.
• Experience in AP problem solving.
• Experience in PeopleSoft.
• Intermediate Excel experience; ability to manipulate data.
• High-level customer service.

Responsibilities

• Problem-solving: Think logically, gather relevant information, identify alternatives, weigh evidence and take action.
• Works under limited supervision with latitude for initiative and independent judgement to resolve situations and know when to elevate issues.
• Able to thrive in a high-stress and fast-paced environment; multitask, maintain composure and preserver.
• Abilit y to resolve issues and know when to elevate ensure internal and external customers comply with Federal, State and UNTS Policies and Procedures.
• Miscellaneous Tasks: Accounts Payable Help Desk - answering calls and email inquiries - Other duties assigned.
• Supplier Invoices and Payments Audit: Supplier invoice, purchase order, goods/service receipt to ensure accuracy of supplier billing and process transactions through USAS when applicable.
• Collaborate with departments and suppliers to resolve discrepancies related to invoice/payment document.
• Obtain any additional documentation required to support business justification for purchase.
• Communicate to department staff related to correcting differences in invoices and purchase orders; document tolerance, matching discrepancies, voucher corrections and invoices pending.
• Contract approval; As needed contract central receiving offices or departments to confirm receipt of goods or services.
• Peer approval for vouchers in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and procedures.
• Initiate payment cycle to suppliers and employees in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and procedures.
• Resolve and payment issues; ACH return, return checks, SUA payment discrepancies, late fees, voids and stop payment processing.
• Reconcile supplier activity statements.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

PeopleSoft

Excel

Job description

University of North Texas System Administration in Denton seeks an Accounts Payable Specialist to join the SYS-Procurement team. The role involves reviewing invoices, resolving payment issues, and ensuring accuracy across receiving documents, purchase orders, and USAS submissions.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree or four years of related experience. Preferred skills include PeopleSoft and Excel; strong customer service and teamwork are essential for success in a fast-paced