Accounts Payable Analyst

About This Role

This role is an Accounts Payable Analyst position supporting the Controller's Division at Augusta University. The individual will manage payments for institutional contracts, leases, construction, and professional services, while ensuring compliance with financial policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Audit and pay invoices relating to institutional Purchase Orders and Payment Requests in a timely manner
• Maintain daily workload to process payment request documents requiring analysis, approval, and expeditious distribution
• Proactively seek resolution for outstanding payment issues, including price discrepancies, vendor disputes, and payment release issues
• Ensure appropriate resolution of customer problems and needs, coordinating verification of receipts and installation completion
• Audit and pay check requests, ensuring compliance with IRS accountability
• Organize, update, and retain invoice information files and voucher audit records
• Review, audit, and process employee travel reimbursements and direct bill invoices for Augusta University

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED from a recognized state or federal accredited organization plus 4 years of accounting/financial support experience or an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with 2 years of related experience or a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or University
• Ability to effectively interact with suppliers and staff
• Ability to analyze complex issues and take appropriate corrective actions
• Adherence to internal control requirements and section procedures and work rules
• Ability to effectively interact in a team environment
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Well organized, with the ability to handle multiple priorities

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED plus 4 years of accounting/financial support experience OR Associate's degree with 2 years of related experience OR Bachelor's degree
• 4 years of accounting/financial support experience

Nice to Have

• Associate's Degree in Accounting or related field
• Relevant experience with Peoplesoft Accounts Payable Module or SAP ERP
• Familiarity of contract administration
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits