Accounts Payable Specialist: Precision & Impact

Drury-University; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Tuition benefits for dependents

Free tickets to university events

Health and wellness benefits

Onsite fitness center

Job summary

Drury University seeks an accounts payable specialist to process invoices, prepare payments, and maintain 1099 filings. The role requires accuracy, strong data entry, and familiarity with campus financial systems.

You will manage check printing, posting, and backup documentation, while supporting auditors and vendor communications. The position involves ensuring timely payments, applying discounts, and maintaining compliance with university policies.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent, plus experience in accounts payable or similar.
• Two years of computerized accounts payable experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare invoices for payment and verify autho­rized signatures.
• Post edits and ensure accuracy of accounts.
• Print checks and manage check backup documentation.
• Enter invoices and payments in systems (POs, amounts, vendors).
• Maintain 1099 tax forms and related filings.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve payment disputes.
• Assist auditors with schedules and supporting documents.

Skills

Invoice review

Discretion & judgment

Accounting basics

Filing & records

Typing

Word mail merges

Calculator arithmetic

Time management

Excel formulas

Organizational skills

Education

Associates degree or equivalent

Tools

Jenzabar EX

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Drury University seeks an accounts payable specialist to process invoices, prepare payments, and maintain 1099 filings. The role requires accuracy, strong data entry, and familiarity with campus financial systems.

You will manage check printing, posting, and backup documentation, while supporting auditors and vendor communications. The position involves ensuring timely payments, applying discounts, and maintaining compliance with university policies.