The Accounts Payable Processor is a professional position that performs a variety of accounts payable functions including proper recording of invoices, accounting data analysis, reconciliation, and other tasks related to processing payments and maintaining accurate payable account records for the University.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
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Works well with both internal departments and external vendors.
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Works proficiently in buyLU procurement system and Banner finance system.
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Manages buyLU queues to ensure efficient workflow efficiency.
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Receives and verifies invoices from Liberty University suppliers.
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Analyzes and exercises judgment in evaluating completeness and accuracy of invoices, ability to identify discrepancies, determine and implement corrective action, encumbrance designation, and application of payment descriptions and categories.
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Understands and applies basic accounting principles relating to accounts payable including payment reconciliation, account code structure, internal controls, and purchase order and encumbrance accounting.
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Analyzes general ledger accounts and prepare correcting journal voucher entries as needed.
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Assists with assembling daily check-runs for accountant signature.
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Assists Manager/Supervisor with responses to annual audits or other special/emergent projects; other duties as assigned.
Qualifications, Credentials, and Competencies
A high school diploma, problem solving and interpersonal skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
An associate's degree in accounting, previous customer service experience, and fluency in Spanish or ASL preferred.
Individual must not be convicted of, or pled nolo contendere or guilty to, a crime involving the acquisition, use, or expenditure of federal, state, or local government funds, -or- be administratively or judicially determined to have committed fraud or any other material violation of law involving federal, state, or local government funds (CFR 668.
14(b)(18)(i)).
Effective communication both verbally and in writing.
Ability to intuitively reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.
Excellent computer and organizational skills.
Regularly lift 10 pounds or fewer.
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