Job Title: Accounts Payable Specialist
Location: Augusta University
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 237117
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Required Qualifications High School diploma, GED or equivalent from a recogized State or Federal accreditng organization is required plus four years of accounting/financial support experience
OR
Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with two years of related experience.
OR
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to research, reconcile and resolve payment issues.
• Ability to analyze complex issues and take appropriate corrective actions.
• Ability to adhere to internal control requirements, procedures and department processes.
• Ability to communicate orally and written word in a professional manner.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently in a team environment.
• Social skills needed to relate with co-workers, vendors, and customers.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office and PeopleSoft Financials.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Well organized, with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Preferred Qualifications Graduate from an accredited college or technical school with an Associate's Degree in Accounting or related field from an accredited college or university.
Relevant experience with, and understanding of, PeopleSoft Accounts Payable Module or SAP ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning System); familiarity of contract administration and proficient in all Microsoft Office.Responsibilities The duties include, but are not limited to: Processing Payments
Responsible for auditing and payment of travel reimbursements. Audit shall include account code appropriateness, supporting documentation, and BOR/State/Federal compliance with travel guidelines.
Documents include but are not limited to travel authorizations, expense reimbursement statements, car rental request forms, airline tickets, and appropriate receipts.Mail distribution
Receive, open and process Accounts Payable mail distribution and voucher/check documentation match.P-card
Responsible for approving and payment for traveler¿s airline tickets in conjunction with AU¿s contracted travel agencies, through use of the State PCARD system. This includes authoring payments and auditing travel authorization documents for accuracy. Prepare and reconcile monthly PCARD statements for travel utilizing Works, queries, and travel authorizations.Performance
Demonstrate continuous efforts to improve our operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes and work cooperatively and jointly, within and without the enterprise, to provide exceptional customer service.Accounts Payable Functions

• Responsible for general accounts payable functions as needed to include:
• Audit and payment of vendor invoices
• Resolution for outstanding payments issues
• Analyze account code, backup documentation, and approval of vouchers
• Ensure appropriateness of expenses
• General understanding of BOR/State/University rules/regulations

Travel check requests
Coordinate and ensure the timely processing of travel related check requests to include registrations and reimbursements.Vendor setup
Coordinate and obtain Vendor Information Sheets and W9¿s as appropriate for vendor file.Other duties
Other duties as assigned to include but not limited to backing up other AP staff as needed and cross training.Shift/Salary Shift: Days/M-FPay Grade: 10Salary: $15.00/hrSalary to be commensurate with qualifications of selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the positionRecruitment Period: 12/6/2021 - Until FilledConditions of Employment All candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during the course of their employment and beyond.Equal Employment Opportunity Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.Credit Check This position will require the acquisition of a P-Card and/or handle cash, credit or other sensitive information and will require a satisfactory Consumer Credit check as a condition of employment.Other Information This position is also responsible for promoting a customer friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner everyday with patients and families for success."Augusta University is a tobacco free environment and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.