Accounts Payable Specialist: Vendor Payments & Audits

University of Central Missouri; Warrensburg (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Central Missouri is seeking an Accounts Payable specialist to process payments to university vendors and travel reimbursements. You will act as the primary contact for vendors and university departments, ensuring accurate invoicing and timely payments.

The role includes auditing procurement card purchases, managing EFT banking details, and resolving discrepancies between orders, requests and invoices. Strong Excel and accounting software experience are required.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of office experience required.
• One (1) year of accounts payable duties required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Applications, especially Excel.
• Experience with integrated accounting software package preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process payments to university vendors and travel reimbursements.
• Serve as first point of contact for vendors, university administration, faculty and departments.
• Audit purchases made using the university procurement card.
• Obtain and maintain banking information for EFT payments.
• Research and resolve discrepancies between purchase orders, payment requests and invoices.

Skills

Vendor communication

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Time management

Education

Associate's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

University of Central Missouri is seeking an Accounts Payable specialist to process payments to university vendors and travel reimbursements. You will act as the primary contact for vendors and university departments, ensuring accurate invoicing and timely payments.

The role includes auditing procurement card purchases, managing EFT banking details, and resolving discrepancies between orders, requests and invoices. Strong Excel and accounting software experience are required.