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El Paso Community College
Accounts Payable Specialist
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What they do
An Accounts Payable or Receivable Clerk keeps records of accounts and financial transactions, with specific responsibility for Accounts Payable/Receivable. Works for a business or bookkeeping service. Provides information for financial and tax reports completed by an accountant.
$43,868 / year median in Texas
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Process payments and reconciliations for vendor statements, analyze accounts, prepare journal entries, and monitor purchase orders or contracts. In-person work on campus is an essential function of this position. Process invoices, check requests, and year-end 1099 forms. Reconcile and independently analyze assigned projects, research records, prepare journal entries, review and reconcile general ledger accounts. Input journal vouchers and meet strict deadlines. Process direct deposit authorization forms and Automated Clearing House (ACH) returns. Perform imaging of department documents. Act as a resource for the department in resolving invoice issues such as discrepancies related to quantity, price, period of time, vendor name, and address. Initiate corrections to insure timely payments. Guide students and respond to all inquiries regarding direct deposit and pay cards. Aid in the development of procedures and recommend changes to existing procedures. Serve as a liaison between the college and vendors and students. Maintain spreadsheets and data base. Monitor for accuracy and adherence to operation procedure. Maintain strict compliance with purchase orders and contract requirements. Ensure accuracy and completeness of direct deposit forms to include proper verification and documentation. Initiate, submit, analyze, and process computerized jobs to generate accounts payable checks, financial aid, student refunds, student loans, state institutional awards, checks, and direct deposits. Work closely with Student Services to review and verify reports and documents. Review incoming computer files for system uploading. Prioritize workload by discount date, travel date, check run date, end of month, and year-end closing. Review travel requests for adherence to policies and procedures, process travel payments, and audit travel expenditure reports to insure accountability of expenses. Research, identify, clear, re-issue, and void or transfer unclaimed checks. Perform data entry and maintain files. Streamline computerized job to generate reports for budget heads. Perform other duties as assigned.
Individuals desiring consideration MUST complete and submit an EPCC Application for Employment on-line by the announced deadline.
Required Qualifications:
1. Associate's Degree and three (3) years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.NOTE:
A copy of the transcript reflecting this required education MUST be submitted for consideration and reflect completed coursework and degrees conferred. The candidate must be fully qualified for the position at the time of application. 2. Experience with receivables and collection processes. 3. Experience reconciling accounts. 4. Effective organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills. 5. Experience providing effective customer service. 6. Ability to maintain confidentiality of work related information and materials. 7. Ability to multi-task. 8. Effective oral and written communication skills. 9. Experience performing data entry.Special Conditions:
1. This is a security-sensitive position as defined under the Texas Education Code, Section 51.215. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal background check, as permitted and/or required by applicable law, and in accordance with the College's policies and procedures.Individuals desiring consideration MUST complete and submit an EPCC Application for Employment on-line by the announced deadline.