Lead AP Specialist: Compliance & Process Improvement

University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is seeking a Lead Accounts Payable Specialist to oversee the timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices, employee reimbursements, and related disbursements within University and State policies.

This role emphasizes audit readiness, internal controls, and continuous improvement as we adapt to PaymentWorks, Chrome River, Jaggaer, and supplier self-service tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or accounting or 12 hours of Accounting coursework; or an equivalent combination.
• Two years of experience in accounts payable preferred.

Responsibilities

• Spot check Travel and Non-Travel Reimbursements for compliance reviews.
• Maintain a record of outstanding Credit Memos to research and resolve to collect outstanding balances.
• Work with vendors on complex accounting issues to resolve account balances and/or discrepancies.
• Research and provide data for annual internal and external audits.
• Research SpartanMart invoice discrepancies to resolve PO and Invoicing matters.
• Reviews and monitors reports from Chrome River/Emburse to maintain data integrity on record maintenance.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or accounting

Job description

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is seeking a Lead Accounts Payable Specialist to oversee the timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices, employee reimbursements, and related disbursements within University and State policies.

This role emphasizes audit readiness, internal controls, and continuous improvement as we adapt to PaymentWorks, Chrome River, Jaggaer, and supplier self-service tools.