Accounts Payable & Travel Supervisor (Higher Ed)

SUU; Cedar City, Northern (UT, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Utah University is seeking an Accounts Payable Supervisor to oversee all accounts payable and travel accounting activities, ensuring timely processing and payment of university liabilities. You will manage vendor data, W-9/1099 processing, and travel authorizations and reimbursements.

The role requires strong communication with campus personnel and vendors, attention to detail, and ability to improve processes within a university setting.

Qualifications

• 2 year Associate degree in accounting or related field and two years of accounts payable experience.
• Ability to work independently and deal with a variety of diverse circumstances.
• Knowledge of computer applications and office procedures.
• Effective oral and written communications skills.
• Special interest and experience in process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Process payables for payment from purchase orders, invoices, approved contracts, wire transfers, direct payments and other requisitions.
• Review documentation and signatures for completeness and accuracy.
• Process travel reimbursements by auditing against travel authorizations and travel advances.
• Communicate effectively with campus personnel and off-campus vendors.
• Create, establish, review and maintain vendor information, Form W-9, and 1099 data.
• Review vendor statements and rectify discrepancies.
• Oversee maintenance of electronic and hardcopy files for all accounts payable expenditures, travel authorizations, advances, and reimbursements.
• Process University travel by auditing and approving all travel authorizations.
• Process direct deposit files.
• Supervise hourly employees.
• Ensure compliance with university accounts payable and travel policy and procedures.
• Work with University administration in identifying issues and implementing new procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Accounts payable

Travel accounting

Process improvement

Oral and written communication

Independent work

Computer literacy

Education

Associate degree in accounting

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Banner

Purchase order system

Job description

Southern Utah University is seeking an Accounts Payable Supervisor to oversee all accounts payable and travel accounting activities, ensuring timely processing and payment of university liabilities. You will manage vendor data, W-9/1099 processing, and travel authorizations and reimbursements.

The role requires strong communication with campus personnel and vendors, attention to detail, and ability to improve processes within a university setting.