The Specialist is assigned to responsibilities that are primarily related to making payments, and also includes accounting and clerical work maintaining, auditing, analyzing, and verifying various financial documents and transactions.

• Reviews various aspects of vendor accounts and payment activity
• Calculates, records and completes vendor payments
• Performs customer service/telephone support tasks
• Resolves payment issues with vendors and college employees
• Reviews and researches payment history reports
• Maintains payment records and provides spreadsheets on financial activity as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Two (2) years of college and four (4) years of accounts payable or related experience; or any equivalent combination of experience and training
• All degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution
• Possess computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite programs (Excel, Word, Access) and database system programs
• Possess excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Possess good interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain complex records and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Possess excellent organizational and decision-making skills
• Ability to exercise independent judgment
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evening and weekend assignments
• Ability to work in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with students, faculty and staff

Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, will receive preference and priority for this job vacancy. In addition, certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements outlined in this job vacancy and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.

The final candidate is to successfully complete a background screening and reference check process.