Accounts Payable Specialist

About the role

Performs accounts payable functions of considerable complexity for a multi-cost center organization utilizing a computerized purchasing/payables system. Reviews all invoices for required documentation and approval prior to disbursement of payment and inputs invoices and payment requests into the ERP system ensuring timely and accurate payment to internal and external customers of the College.

Responsibilities

• Audits and calculates a variety of data/forms required to document and expedite payment to vendors and employees, reviewing for accuracy, compliance and appropriateness based on knowledge of Dallas College Business Office Procedures Manual (BOPM).
• Maintains confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
• Solves disputes between originators, buyers and vendors based on interpretations of BOPM.
• Collaborate with multiple departments for invoice discrepancies and resolution to issues surrounding payments to be made, past or present.
• Calculates discounts and interest based on vendor terms.
• Reconciles assigned accounts including identifying and preparing journal entries necessary to maintain accurate records.
• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately in accordance with district policies and accepted accounting principles.
• Responsible for performing research required to resolve invoice discrepancies and provide appropriate documentation.
• Makes recommendations to resolve disputes between originators, buyers and vendors based on interpretations of BOPM.
• Takes phone calls and answers any questions from departments or vendors regarding invoice payments.
• Utilizes effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills when interacting with internal/external stakeholders and constituents within the Dallas College community network.
• Completes required Dallas College Professional Development training hours per academic year.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must demonstrate knowledge of accounts payable, purchasing, general accounting, concur software and administrator knowledge.
• Ability to communicate with Divisions and Business Office personnel on how to revise purchase orders, assess credit memos for accuracy and additional interaction with vendors when required to pay invoices with the deadline required per Texas Prompt Payment laws.
• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping practices and procedures.
• Ability to gather various sources in Colleague, WorkDay, Concur and backup documentation to identify and create a workable solution for invoices or reimbursements that cannot be paid because of an issue.
• Strong problem solving, researching and resolution skills and attention to detail.
• Must effectively interact with all clients of the college and ensure good relations between the organization and its internal and external customers.
• Able to maintain working relationships with college employees to gather information, releases, and receiving invoices and check requests.
• Able to make decisions based on due dates and travel dates to initiate payment under critical time constraints.
• Able to formulate conclusions in order to make payments or reimbursements based on policy.
• Able to utilize computer technology to access data, maintain records, generate reports.
• Working knowledge of personal computers with strong skills using Excel and additional Microsoft Office software.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills to support intermediate problem solving with students and staff and to provide quality customer service.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher and two (2) years of accounts payable experience in a multi-cost center environment with computerized purchasing/payables systems or graduation from high school or GED equivalency plus four (4) years of accounts payable experience in a multi-cost center environment with computerized purchasing/ payables.
• Official transcripts required.
• Current and valid Texas driver’s license required for offsite travel.
• Bilingual or multilingual skills preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge of accounts payable, purchasing, general accounting, concur software and administrator knowledge.
• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping practices and procedures.
• Strong problem solving, researching and resolution skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of personal computers with strong skills using Excel and additional Microsoft Office software.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$23.78 hourly rate

Schedule

Monday-Friday