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Accounts Payable Specialist - Remote

Metropolitan College of New York Remote
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February 18, 2023
Metropolitan College of New York
Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

Remote-PT&FT

Job Summary

The Accounts Payable Specialists ensures financial integrity and accuracy of accounts payable processing and reporting. Working with a sense of urgency, this role involves high levels of customer service and support to our associates and vendors for inquiries regarding invoice processing.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Review, allocate and record Accounts Payable transactions (invoices, payments, petty cash purchases, refunds, and credits) and general journal transactions efficiently and accurately into the company ERP software.

  • Utilize Excel worksheets to track, allocate and record cost for various time sensitive payments.

  • Enter and upload Accounts Payable invoices into system and monitor automated processes.

  • Investigate and resolve problems associated with processing of invoices and payments by responding promptly to internal and external business partners.

  • Onboard and maintain vendor accounts including 1099 reporting.

  • Unclaimed Funds processing and reporting to States.

  • Process Wires, ACH and Check transactions into banking systems for routine and as needed payment runs.

Other Responsibilities:

  • Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices.

  • Managing responsibility and accountability for individual decision making and professional growth.

  • Contribute solutions and recommendations to business challenges.

  • Assist in other areas of the Finance Department as needed.

  • Other duties as assigned that may advance additional responsibilities.

Required Skills:

  • Strong organizational and follow-up skills with internal and external business partners.

  • Ability to work collectively with others, both internally and externally.

  • Attention to detail and accuracy in work products.

  • Passion for customer service and problem solving, with a genuine desire to grow and learn.

  • Self-motivated and the ability to work independently without close supervision.

  • Flexibility and adaptability to business and departmental changes.

  • Strong interpersonal skills necessary in communication, both written and verbal, to influence all levels of the organization positively.

  • Ability to meet deadlines consistently.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to research and resolve discrepancies or issues.

  • Ability to multi-task in a high volume, fast paced, complex environment.

  • Must display integrity, confidentiality, and trust within the organization and to the customer.

Minimum Education and Experience:

  • Associates degree in Accounting or Business Administration; or equivalent experience.

  • Minimum of two years Accounts Payable experience preferred.

  • Experience with Accounts Payable workflow systems and general ledger functions.

  • Experience in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Outlook. Experience in Microsoft Dynamics GP a plus.

Our Offer to You:

  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits including medical, dental, vision, and employer health savings account contributions

  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching

  • Tuition reimbursement, employee wellness programs, and other perks and discounts

  • Paid leave policies

  • And more, such as paid time off, flexible spending, employer paid life and disability, employee assistance program, and domestic partner benefits


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