Accounts Payable Specialist: Precise Vendor Liaison

Upstate; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Upstate is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist in Syracuse to manage AP duties and act as liaison between Purchasing and end-users/vendors. The role requires applying NYS/SUNY RF funding policies to ensure proper charges and reimbursements.

The position focuses on processing State/RF invoices, journal transfers, and credit holds. Two years of AP experience and an associate degree are required, with a detail-oriented, fast-learning mindset preferred.

Qualifications

• Associates degree and a minimum of two years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable or a closely related field.
• Experience with AP processing standards and working with end-users and vendors.
• Ability to review NYS/SUNY RF funding policies and apply them to AP transactions.

Responsibilities

• Liaise between Purchasing departments and assist with outreach to end-users and vendors.
• Process State and/or RF invoices, journal transfers, and credit holds.
• Review policies and implement knowledge when processing AP transactions.

Skills

Time management

Problem solving

Vendor liaison

Accounts payable

Education

Associates degree

Job description

Upstate is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist in Syracuse to manage AP duties and act as liaison between Purchasing and end-users/vendors. The role requires applying NYS/SUNY RF funding policies to ensure proper charges and reimbursements.

The position focuses on processing State/RF invoices, journal transfers, and credit holds. Two years of AP experience and an associate degree are required, with a detail-oriented, fast-learning mindset preferred.