Accounts Payable Clerk

About the role

The Accounts Payable Clerk position at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad involves processing vendor payments promptly and accurately, verifying outgoing payments, addressing payment inquiries, and working closely with different departments to secure payment approvals. Daily tasks include monitoring invoices, retrieving new invoices, obtaining necessary approvals from departments, checking invoice statuses weekly, and issuing payments in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Processing vendor payments promptly and accurately
• Verifying outgoing payments
• Addressing payment inquiries in collaboration with vendors and fiscal officers
• Closely working with different departments to secure payment approvals
• Monitoring invoices and open purchases
• Retrieving new invoices
• Sending invoices to departments for necessary approvals
• Inquiring about invoices weekly to check status
• Issuing payments in a timely manner once approved

Requirements

• At least two years of relevant experience in Accounts Payable, banking, and tax-related fields
• College coursework may substitute for some of the experience
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable, banking, and cash control methods
• Proficiency in automated accounting systems, electronic spreadsheets, and high-volume data entry, including 10-key skills
• Excellent organizational skills and keen attention to detail
• Able to work independently while meeting deadlines
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• A high standard of ethics
• Demonstrated customer service and conflict resolution skills

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in applied Accounting or related field
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Customer service and conflict resolution training, preferred

Skills

• Working knowledge of SCT Banner and banking software
• Experience navigating UA, BOR, Federal, and State regulations
• A solid understanding of GAAP and contractual obligations

Benefits

This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers, and affordable medical, dental, and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 78, based on education and experience.

Pay

$23,387 per year

Schedule

This is a full-time, non-exempt staff position.