On-Campus Accounts Payable Specialist — Detail-Driven Impact

MitchellChamber; Mitchell (SD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance program

South Dakota Retirement System (SDRS)

Job summary

Mitchell Technical College in Mitchell, SD seeks an Accounts Payable Financial Specialist to manage core financial transactions and support the Financial Operations team on campus. The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and timely processing of invoices, vendor records, and student refunds.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in accounts payable or related accounting functions, strong Excel skills, and a track record of careful financial handling in an educational setting.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounts payable, bookkeeping, or general accounting operations preferred.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and mathematical skills with high attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel) and experience using automated accounting software systems.
• Demonstrated understanding of standard accounting principles, invoice processing, purchase orders, and financial reconciliations.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for interacting with vendors, staff, students, and parents.
• Ability to manage multiple financial tasks, prioritize deadlines, and maintain accuracy under pressure.
• Absolute commitment to confidentiality, discretion, and ethical handling of sensitive financial records.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full-cycle accounts payable process, including invoice verification, purchase order creation, vendor payment processing, and maintaining accurate financial documentation and retention records.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for vendor accounts, pricing discrepancies, and tax exemptions, while assisting campus departments with budget inquiries, expenditure tracking, and purchasing procedures.
• Administer the Purchasing Card (P-Card) program—including card issuance, transaction reviews, and approvals—while maintaining deposit tracking and reconciliation spreadsheets for cash, credit card, and direct deposit transactions.
• Execute the student refund process via direct deposit and check generation, providing secondary payment support to students and parents as needed.
• Prepare invoices and provide specialized accounting support for industry training programs, facility rentals, and Campus Store operations.
• Provide confidential administrative support to financial operations leadership and perform other duties as assigned in support of the College’s mission.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Vendor relations

Education

Associate's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Automated accounting software

Job description

Mitchell Technical College in Mitchell, SD seeks an Accounts Payable Financial Specialist to manage core financial transactions and support the Financial Operations team on campus. The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and timely processing of invoices, vendor records, and student refunds.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in accounts payable or related accounting functions, strong Excel skills, and a track record of careful financial handling in an educational setting.