Accounts Payable Associate

Lamar State College Port Arthur is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including and as it pertains to pregnancy and wages), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, and/or retaliation. If you have questions, please email the Human Resources department at HumanResources@lamarpa.edu or call 409-984-6560. LSCPA’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is provided in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (20 USC 1092(f), 34 CFR 668.46). Job Summary The Accounts Payable Associate has responsibilities that include, but are not limited to, processing local and state vouchers for payment. This is a non-exempt position that reports to LSCPA’s Finance Department. Duties/Responsibilities Responsible for processing and reconciling invoices and maintaining accurate financial recordsProcess and reconcile vendor invoices timely and accuratelyScan, enter, and index invoices into Xtender document management systemMatch invoices to purchase orders and receiving documentsCommunicate with vendors to resolve billing issuesPrepare daily bank depositsRun and processes state interest reports monthlyOpen, date, and deliver office mail as back-up when neededPerform vendor warrant hold checks in USASCollect incoming Request to Travel documents and generate approval letters as necessary; review, analyze, and correct employee Travel Reimbursement Vouchers to comply with campus Travel PolicyComply with campus policies and proceduresOther related duties, as assignedMinimum/Preferred Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Associate’s degree in a Business-related field (or 3 years of experience in accounts payable)Supplemental Information Physical Requirements This position requires employees to remain in a stationary position most of the time; move to various locations on campus; move about inside an office to access documents, office equipment, etc.; and operate a computer or other office equipment, such as a printer or copy machine. Work Hours Monday – Friday, 40 hours a week Lamar State College Port Arthur is an E-Verify Employer. This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Click here for the Security Sensitive Release Form located at the bottom of the page.