Accounts Payable Support Associate

Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR); Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Murfreesboro is seeking an Accounts Payable Support Associate responsible for handling outgoing payments, verifying vendor invoices, and maintaining payment records. This full-time role requires an Associate degree and provides the opportunity to work within a vital operational area of the college while ensuring compliance with financial policies.

Qualifications

• Associates degree plus 4+ years full-time accounting experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and accounting software.
• Experience with vendor invoice management and payment processing.

Responsibilities

• Perform Accounts Payable transactions and verify vendor invoices.
• Match purchase orders and invoices for accuracy.
• Manage Accounts Payable mailbox and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Ability to prioritize

Education

Associate degree or higher in accounting or related field

Bachelor’s degree in business or Accounting (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

QuickBooks

Jaggaer system

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Job Summary

The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Murfreesboro is accepting applications for an Accounts Payable Support Associate at its Murfreesboro campus. The Accounts Payable Support Associate reports to the Finance and Business Operations Coordinator. The person in this role will be responsible for outgoing payments and duties will include verifying vendor invoices, matching invoices with purchase orders and processing payments promptly. This person will handle billing discrepancies and maintain payment records in compliance with TBR and federal policies and standards.

Job Summary

The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Murfreesboro is accepting applications for an Accounts Payable Support Associate at its Murfreesboro campus. The Accounts Payable Support Associate reports to the Finance and Business Operations Coordinator. The person in this role will be responsible for outgoing payments and duties will include verifying vendor invoices, matching invoices with purchase orders and processing payments promptly. This person will handle billing discrepancies and maintain payment records in compliance with TBR and federal policies and standards.

Job Duties

• Perform Accounts Payable transactions for the college.
• Collect delivery tickets for purchases, receive into Jaggaer system, and submit invoices in Jaggaer.
• Match purchase order, receipts, and invoices for accuracy.
• Manage Accounts Payable mailbox, including routing invoices to appropriate parties and communicating between vendors and department deans and managers.
• Apply accounting codes to Jaggaer requisitions and forward carts to Finance Coordinator for approval.
• Oversee AP documentation folder to ensure timely payments to vendors; research and solve discrepancies on invoices for Accounts Payable to ensure timely payments to vendors.
• Assist with audits and reports by providing necessary documentation and reports.
• Assist with open purchase order listing reconciliations.
• Document business transactions.
• Train college personnel to initiate requested purchases through the Jaggaer system.
• Assist the Finance and Business Operations Coordinator with various analyses, reports and duties.
• Communicate with internal departments and vendors to resolve payment issues.
• Reconcile and track monthly bookstore commission earnings.
• Maintain strict confidentiality as it relates to the financial information, state and federal reports and any other information generated from the Business Office and the Tennessee College of Applied Technology Murfreesboro.
• Assist with the tracking and assessing in inventory of the college.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher plus four or more years of successful full-time paid employment in accounting, including maintaining or reviewing financial records and reconciling accounts.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Accounting or related field.
• Prior government accounting experience.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Must show evidence of good character, organizational skills, and mature attitude.
• Evidence of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Teams, and QuickBooks.
• Good oral and written communication skills; ability to deal tactfully with the public and co-workers.
• Ability to prioritize projects, attend to multiple processes simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
• Logical problem-solving skills for researching and reconciling accounts.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and their application, and an understanding of applicable Federal and State laws.
• Good math skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to concentrate/focus for long periods.
  
  

Physical Qualifications

• Walking, bending, sitting, and squatting in order to operate campus equipment.
• Able to use body members (arms, hands, fingers), tools, or special devices to work, move, guide, or place objects.
• Communicating for brief periods.
• Sitting at a computer for extended periods to enter data.
• Requires concentrated mental and visual attention, i.e., see at close range.
• Lifting at least 20 lbs.
  
  

Salary Range

This is a full-time non-exempt position. Salary is commensurate with qualifications, education and experience according to salary guidelines established by the Tennessee Board of Regents. Salary range: $33,000 to $42,000.

GENERAL INFORMATION: Background checks will be completed on all new hires. Selected candidates will be asked to sign a background release authorizing TCAT Murfreesboro to complete a background check which includes the following:

• Sex Offender Registry
• Driving History
• County Criminal
• National Criminal Database
• Federal Criminal
• Sanctions and Disciplinary Database
  
  

APPLICATION SUBMISSION & REVIEW: To be considered for a position at TCAT Murfreesboro, you must create and submit an online application that includes your required documents at Jobs and Employment | TCAT Murfreesboro . Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated using what is recorded on your application. Please be sure to include the complete beginning and end dates under your employment history. Scan/Upload and attach required documents to the online application in Word or PDF format. Posting closes on July 09, 2025.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Educational transcripts/diploma
• Industry licensure and/or certifications
  
  

EMPLOYMENT DOCUMENTS: Current federal law requires identification and eligibility verification before employment. Only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States may be employed. An offer of employment is contingent upon a successful background check.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Higher Education

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