Accounts Payable Specialist

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Position Number:

7076365

Location:

Newton, MA

Position Type:

Business•

Accounting Accounts Payable Specialist Salary Range:

$30.00•$32.00 Hourly

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Position Type:

Education Level:

2 Year Degree

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Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Accounts Payable Specialist has overall responsibility for all accounts payable functions for the University.

Remote Work Tier:

Hybrid/Flex•80% in office

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The statements below are intended to describe the principal duties of the person or persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties and responsibilities. Lasell University reserves the right to add or change the job responsibilities at any time. Accounts Payable, including the training and auditing of AP entry in outlying departments. Process weekly check run and online payments Reconcile AP accounts quarterly Staff/Vendor inquiries/problems. Communicate with all levels of the organization; requires frequent contact with, faculty, staff, vendors, general public, and students. Serves as a resource to Lasell community regarding A/P questions. Advises others of options, interprets procedures and resolves problems Receives/sends mail. Petty cash distribution, reconciliation, and organization. Manage Wright Express AP Direct. Produces Forms 1099 for appropriate AP vendors. Approve employee reimbursement requests and forward to Payroll Other tasks as assigned. Qualifications

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED BY THE JOB

Education level: Associates degree Computer skills: Strong Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Excel), Adobe Acrobat Sign, Great Plains or other accounting software. Other Requirements of the

Job:

Two•three years of comprehensive accounts payable experience required Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines Ability to understand clear verbal and written instructions Ability to work with interruptions Knowledge of basic accounting principles strongly preferred Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively Assist with special projects as requested Close attention to detail is imperative Strict and consistent adherence to policies and procedures Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion

Supervisory Responsibilities:

May supervise a work study student.