Accounts Payable Specialist - Onsite, Full-Time

Oberlin College Development; Oberlin (OH); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Oberlin College is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to handle daily accounts payable activities, ensure timely invoice payments, and maintain accurate records. This onsite full-time 12-month Administrative and Professional Staff role reports to the Accounts Payable Manager.

The position requires 3 years of AP and general ledger experience, strong data entry, Excel and MS Office skills, and a high level of accuracy. Compensation includes excellent benefits and eligibility for them.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; strong background in accounting procedures.
• 3 years of experience with general ledger software and AP processes.
• Proven ability to post, calculate and manage financial records with accuracy.
• Data entry skills and proficiency with spreadsheets and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Process outgoing payments in compliance with policies.
• Perform day-to-day financial transactions and AP data recording.
• Reconcile AP ledger to ensure bills and payments are properly posted.
• Verify discrepancies by reconciling vendor accounts and statements.
• Facilitate payment of invoices by sending reminders and contacting clients.
• Understand expense accounts and cost centers; ensure compliance (W-9, sales tax).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

General ledger software

Data entry

MS Office

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Numerical skills

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Ellucian Banner

Mainframe finance system

Job description

Oberlin College is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to handle daily accounts payable activities, ensure timely invoice payments, and maintain accurate records. This onsite full-time 12-month Administrative and Professional Staff role reports to the Accounts Payable Manager.

The position requires 3 years of AP and general ledger experience, strong data entry, Excel and MS Office skills, and a high level of accuracy. Compensation includes excellent benefits and eligibility for them.