Accounts Payable Supervisor is responsible for supervising and guiding the day-to-day operational activities of an accounts payable function. Maintains and reconciles accounts payable ledger to validate charges and ensure accurate and timely payments. Being an Accounts Payable Supervisor prepares and evaluates applicable accounting reports to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for cost-savings and relays the conclusions to management. Implements standard operating procedures to maintain accurate financial records and compliance with accounting policies. Additionally, Accounts Payable Supervisor investigates and resolves discrepancies in billings and payments. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Accounts Payable Supervisor supervises a small group of para-professional staff in an organization characterized by highly transactional or repetitive processes. Contributes to the development of processes and procedures. To be an Accounts Payable Supervisor typically requires 3 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of functional area under supervision. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Applicants should send an official LCU Staff Application, an application cover letter, a resume, and copies of all graduate and undergraduate transcripts. Reference letters may be sent separately. Visit the LCU website for information on where to obtain/send the documents.
Accounts Payable Specialist
Purpose:
Performs complex clerical accounting duties in the preparation and maintenance of disbursements and other financial records.
Essential functions:
Prepares purchase orders, encumbers funds, sends purchase order to requesting party, pays purchase order upon receipt of invoice and approval of purchases.
Receives and reviews invoices, statements and other requests for payment; inspects purchase orders and other documents to reconcile data between purchase order and invoice.
Confirms sufficient funding is available for expenditures from requested general accounts.
Confirms all necessary signatures/approvals are included on all requisitions for purchase orders and/or checks.
Maintains accounting records; traces bills and payments, files invoices, vouchers, and other supporting documents. Prints checks and processes electronic payments.
Provides financial and statistical information to College administrators and departments; prepares periodic accounting reports.
Explains general accounting policies and procedures; assists department in resolving problems with invoices and payments. Answers inquiries regarding vendor payments.
Files annual Form 1099’s to appropriate payees.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides work direction to designated personnel.
Performs other related duties as required.
Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
· Understanding of basic principles of finance, accounting, and bookkeeping
· Strong time management skills and attention to detail
· Effective communication skills
· Ability to maintain confidentiality of financial information
Education/Experience:
Two years of higher education with at least 12 hours of accounting course work, or
Two years employment experience in the accounting field, preferably in accounts payable.
Physical Requirements:
· Ability to move and store files up to 10 pounds
Special Requirements:
The successful candidate will also demonstrate an active Christian faith and a calling to engage in a “Christ-centered community committed to Academic Excellence where students are equipped for Lives of Learning, Leading, and Serving.”
Louisiana Christian University is a private, Baptist, coeducational college of liberal arts and sciences with selected professional programs, located in Pineville, Louisiana. The University was founded in 1906 and is governed by a Board of Trustees appointed by the Louisiana Baptist Convention. It has an enrollment of about 1,200 students and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
To apply for this position, please submit all of the following to
danielle.james@lcuniversity.edu
1. A cover letter
2. LCU staff application
3. Resume
4. Undergraduate and graduate transcripts
Inquiries and all submissions should be made to:
Danielle James, Business Office Director in Training
Louisiana Christian University
1140 College Drive
P. O. Box 564
Pineville, LA 71359
danielle.james@lcuniversity.edu
Job Type: Full-time
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Schedule:
Work Location: In person
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