Accounts Payable Technician

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Job Title:  

Accounts Payable Technician

Agency:

Coastal Pines Technical College

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000008033

Shift:

Not Applicable (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

THIS IS A FULL-TIME POSITION ELIGIBLE FOR THE STATE OF GEORGIA'S COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE, INCLUDING HEALTH INSURANCE, ANNUAL AND SICK LEAVE, AND RETIREMENT BENEFITS. SALARY WILL BE COMMENSURATE WITH EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POSITION'S MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS.

Job Description:

Coastal Pines Technical College is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Technician who enjoys working with numbers, values accuracy, and takes pride in keeping financial operations running smoothly. Put your skills to work in a role where precision meets purpose!

Under the supervision and direction of the Accounts Payable Specialist, is responsible for processing and verifying accounts payable transactions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Prepares, processes, and reviews a wide range of source documents, such as vouchers, invoices, requisitions, traveler’s expense statements, payroll fringes/other forms, or similar materials. Identifies inaccuracies, missing or inaccurate information, signatures, or documentation.
2. Carefully reviews all source documents for appropriate content and accuracy. 3. Correctly identifies inaccurate, inadequate, or missing information and takes appropriate measures to correct or add necessary information.
4. Enters routine financial transactions into the accounting system. Verifies and corrects information entered. Reconciles accounting records.
5. Receives and batches source documents according to applicable methods.
6. Correctly records transactions in a timely manner.
7. Reviews recorded transactions for accuracy of entry. Corrects data entry errors. Appropriately refers problems.
8. Completes reconciliations within appropriate time frames.
9. Processes accounts payable such as BANNER disbursements or complex invoices and shipment documents, partial payments, discounts, and other transactions which may involve multiple state chart of accounts. Prepares payment requests or checks.
10. Appropriately verifies payment information from applicable sources.
11. Accurately prepares documentation for payments, verifies invoice amounts, and prepares checks. Adheres to applicable policies and procedures.
12. Completes payment requests/check preparation within applicable time frames and obtains approval from the appropriate supervisor.
13. Communicates with appropriate vendor contacts to resolve payment problems.
14. Accurately and promptly performs limited, routine general clerical duties such as typing, answering the telephone, and/or related duties.
15. Properly balances priorities according to deadlines, needs, or related considerations.
16. Properly composes, types, copies, and distributes documents, correspondence, reports, etc. in a timely manner.
17. Performs other clerical duties such as filing, answering telephones, organizing files, preparing purchase requests, and other duties as assigned by the Accounts Payable Specialist.
18. Displays a high level of effort and commitment to performing work; operates effectively within the organizational structure; demonstrates trustworthiness and responsible behavior.
19. Demonstrates eagerness to learn and assume responsibility; seeks out and accepts increased responsibility; displays a "can do" approach to work. 20. Shows persistence and seeks alternatives when obstacles arise; seeks alternative solutions; does things before being asked or forced to by events. 21. Works within the system in a resourceful manner to accomplish reasonable work goals; shows flexibility in response to process change and adapts to and accommodates new methods and procedures.
22. Accepts direction and feedback from supervisors and follows through appropriately.
23. Participates in required staff development activities. 24. Performs other duties as assigned by the Accounts Payable Specialist.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent *and* One (1) year of experience in bookkeeping or accounting clerical work.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.