Staff Accountant-Accounts Payable

Responsibilities

The Staff Accountant- Accounts Payable provides professional technical accounting services related to

the accurate, timely, and compliant processing of vendor invoices and payments for the College. This

position serves as a primary point of contact for vendors and internal departments regarding payment related matters and is responsible for maintaining positive working relationships while resolving

complex issues independently. The incumbent utilizes Banner Finance, electronic workflow, and

document management systems to process transactions, maintain vendor records, ensure compliance

with applicable policies, procurement requirements, and regulations, and support continuous process

improvement initiatives. This position also supports vendor setup and tax reporting activities and helps

safeguard College resources by identifying suspicious, fraudulent, duplicate, or otherwise inappropriate

payment requests

Qualifications

This position requires the ability to independently manage and resolve complex vendor account issues;

prioritize and organize competing tasks to meet operational deadlines; analyze vendor statements,

payment histories, invoices, and supporting documentation; and apply knowledge of accounts payable

practices, internal controls, and vendor management principles. The position requires strong analytical

skills and attention to detail, including the ability to review W-9 forms, determine appropriate vendor

setup and tax reporting requirements, monitor vendor activity for 1099 compliance, and identify

suspicious, fraudulent, duplicate, or otherwise inappropriate payment requests. The successful

candidate will demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills, maintain positive working

relationships with diverse stakeholders, accurately document activities and maintain records, follow

established procedures, adapt to new systems, processes, and regulations, and work independently

while contributing effectively to a collaborative team environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or other closely related field

or at least 18 credits of accounting coursework leading to a degree have been completed. Fulltime professional accounting experience may substitute for the bachelor’s degree in accounting

on a year for year basis.

• Demonstrated knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles as evidenced by at least

two years progressively responsible professional, accounts payable, accounting and/or auditing

experience.