Accounts Payable Specialist: Detail-Driven & Customer-Focused

Odessa College; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Odessa College seeks an Accounts Payable Clerk to support the Purchasing Department in a front-office setting. You will handle AP tasks, answer calls, and provide courteous service while maintaining accurate data entry and filing systems.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, organization, and the ability to work in a fast-paced office, collaborating with colleagues and students as needed.

Qualifications

• HD or GED required.
• 2 years clerical experience in AP or Purchasing preferred.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel.
• Ability to type 50–60 wpm with accuracy.
• Experience with PO processing and AP functions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs all accounts payable tasks, matching POs with docs.
• Reconciles statements and processes invoices for payment.
• Performs high-volume data entry with accuracy.
• Uses imaging system to enter documents into workflow.
• Answers telephones and provides professional service.
• Interacts with customers to address questions and provide help.
• Maintains physical and electronic filing systems.
• Participates in campus committees as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Purchasing.

Skills

Data entry

MS Word

MS Excel

Typing 50-60 wpm

Accounts Payable

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Imaging system

10-key by touch

Job description

Odessa College seeks an Accounts Payable Clerk to support the Purchasing Department in a front-office setting. You will handle AP tasks, answer calls, and provide courteous service while maintaining accurate data entry and filing systems.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, organization, and the ability to work in a fast-paced office, collaborating with colleagues and students as needed.