Accounts Payable Specialist - Precise, Reliable Payments

Georgia Institute of Technology; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Vacation time

Sick leave

Holidays

Job summary

Augusta University is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable professional to support the Controller's Division. You will audit and pay invoices, process check requests, verify compliance, and coordinate with Purchasing, Budget, and Finance to ensure timely payments.

The role emphasizes accuracy, customer service, and adherence to AU, BOR, and State policies, with daily workload management and opportunities to improve processes while maintaining audit trails.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED plus 4 years accounting/financial support experience.
• Associate's degree with 2 years related experience.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Audit and pay invoices.
• Resolve outstanding payment issues.
• Ensure customer satisfaction in payments and reconciliations.
• Audit and pay check requests.
• Maintain daily workload to process payment documents with analysis and compliance.
• Record retention of invoice information and audit records.
• Audit and pay employee travel reimbursements and direct bill invoices.
• Other duties as assigned including cross-training.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Vendor communication

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

High School diploma or GED

Tools

PeopleSoft v9.2 Accounts Payable

SAP ERP

Job description

Augusta University is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable professional to support the Controller's Division. You will audit and pay invoices, process check requests, verify compliance, and coordinate with Purchasing, Budget, and Finance to ensure timely payments.

The role emphasizes accuracy, customer service, and adherence to AU, BOR, and State policies, with daily workload management and opportunities to improve processes while maintaining audit trails.