Accounts Payable Specialist — Detail‑Driven & Reliable

Georgia Highlands College; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Highlands College is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist at Floyd Campus to review and process travel reimbursements, invoices, and other payment requests for campus departments. This role posts ledger entries, resolves discrepancies, and ensures compliance with financial policies while coordinating with vendors.

The position requires an Associate's degree, at least 2 years in accounts payable, and a credit check.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.
• At least 2 years experience in field sufficient to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position
• A credit check is required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Review - Receives and reviews payment/check request, and/or other related documentation for completeness and compliance with financial policies, procedures, and contractual requirements
• Reconciliation - Matches original invoices and requests for payment with internal purchase orders or check requests; performs calculations to determine appropriate payment schedules and amounts, and makes modifications as necessary
• Data Mgt - Codes, verifies, and electronically enters accounts payable data into ledgers
• Finance - Draws, verifies, and posts payment checks to appropriate vendors and/or agencies
• Issue Resolution - Follows up on account statements and other discrepancies regarding payment of accounts, and serves as liaison between departments and vendors in the resolution of administrative problems and inquiries
• Audit - Regularly performs review and audit of travel in compliance with Board of Regents Policy and State Policy

Skills

Knowledge of general accounting

Accounts payable policies

Purchase orders accounting

Mathematics

Data entry and reporting

Vendor invoices interpretation

Automated accounting system

Analytical problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

Georgia Highlands College is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist at Floyd Campus to review and process travel reimbursements, invoices, and other payment requests for campus departments. This role posts ledger entries, resolves discrepancies, and ensures compliance with financial policies while coordinating with vendors.

The position requires an Associate's degree, at least 2 years in accounts payable, and a credit check.