Accounts Payable Technician

About the role

The Accounts Payable Technician is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of invoices, check requests and general travel expense reports for UIW and SACHS using the Banner system. The Accounts Payable Technician reports to the Accounts Payable Manager.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service.
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Perform alphanumeric data entry at 50–55 wpm.
• Be proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Maintain knowledge of accounts payable processes.
• Be detail‑oriented when preparing information and entering data.
• Maintain confidentiality of university transactions.
• Process transactions effectively using the Banner system.
• Understand how invoices are received and verified for goods and services via purchase orders and direct pay with approved signatures.
• Maintain accounts payable vendor files and other financial records, including purchase orders and invoices.
• Work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
• Adhere to all applicable university, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.
• Handle physical tasks such as lifting up to 10 lbs of documents, reaching overhead, bending, squatting to retrieve files, and occasionally moving about campus for meetings.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Two (2) years of work experience in accounts payable, bookkeeping, and/or data entry.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting (preferred).
• Experience with the Banner system (preferred).

Skills

• Customer service.
• Oral and written communication.
• Data entry (50–55 wpm).
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Accounts payable knowledge.
• Attention to detail.
• Confidentiality handling.
• Banner system operation.
• Invoice verification using purchase orders/direct pay.
• Vendor file and financial record maintenance.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.
• Knowledge of university, conference, and NCAA regulations.

Pay

$35,000 annualized.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, with occasional extended hours during peak periods.