Hybrid Accounts Payable Specialist (Full-Cycle)

Samuel Merritt University; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Education reimbursement

Paid leave

Nine paid holidays

Volunteer day

Job summary

Samuel Merritt University is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable professional to support the Accounting Department. You will handle all duties related to accounts payable, reconciliations, audit preparation, and related administrative tasks under the direction of the Director of Accounting.

This hybrid role is based at the Oakland campus. The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of full-cycle accounts payable or related accounting experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent experience (strongly preferred).
• 5–7 years of Accounts Payable or general accounting experience required.
• Excellent and effective communication skills with all levels of the University.
• Ability to work independently and with others; responsive to clients, staff, and volunteers.
• Familiarity with web-based technology and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Enter approved and coded invoices into Workday in a timely manner.
• Print checks for signature.
• Research paid and unpaid invoices for properties and vendors.
• Assist with audits and special projects as assigned.
• Print and mail 1099s/1096s annually; prepare intercompany payable/receivable invoices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent worker

MS Office proficiency

Accounting knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Workday

Lawson

Job description

Samuel Merritt University is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable professional to support the Accounting Department. You will handle all duties related to accounts payable, reconciliations, audit preparation, and related administrative tasks under the direction of the Director of Accounting.

This hybrid role is based at the Oakland campus. The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of full-cycle accounts payable or related accounting experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with