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Accounts Payable Specialist (Payment Processor)

Morehouse School Of Medicine

Job Description

Reports directly to the Assistant Controller or designee. The Accounts Payable Specialist is the payment processor for all vendor payments for the School. The position is responsible for reviewing, auditing, and processing payments for vendors and employee travel reimbursements. The payment processor is also responsible to provide excellent customer service to the campus community as well as vendors regarding a variety of issues related to assigned functions in a timely manner with a positive attitude.

Duties and Responsibilities:
    • Utilize Jaggaer and Banner to process payments for approved invoices, travel reimbursements, and check requests in a timely and accurate manner.
    • Research and resolve issues related to payments and answer phones and troubleshoot issues with staff, faculty, and vendors.
    • Process weekly check and EFT run process, including printing, verifying, and submitting checks to be mailed for a variety of payments.
    • Process payments for Concur travel reimbursements.
    • Provide vendor payments due and provide dashboard/summary showing payment due date trends
    • Document procedures and recommend changes in procedures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Payment Processing function.
    • Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other district employees and the vendors using excellent customer service.
    • Be an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation, and communication.
    • Perform other duties as assigned.
    • Perform all duties to maintain all standards in accordance with policies, procedures, and Core Values.

 


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Knowledge of general office and accounting principles and procedures.
  • Knowledge of Jaggaer (formerly Sciquest), and Banner preferred
  • Knowledge of Concur preferred
  • Knowledge of the purchase orders and vendor payment cycle.
  • Research and resolution skills
  • Math skills
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Computer skills including software programs for communication, data collection and decision making including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, and Excel
  • Data entry skills
  • Multi-tasking skills
  • Ability to pay attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
  • Ability to think critically by applying problem solving practices, using technology and other resources appropriately
  • Ability to communicate effectively by speaking and writing clearly, concisely, and professionally

Minimum Qualifications
  • Associate degree from a regionally accredited institution and years (2) years related experience required OR a High School diploma/GED and four (4) years of related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience within higher education preferred

Closing Date

 
Open Until Filled
No

Special Instructions to Applicants

 
Quick Link
https://careers.msm.edu/postings/20509

EEO Statement Summary
Morehouse School of Medicine is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Georgia State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Morehouse School of Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.
Job Duties

 

Description of Job Duty
  • Utilize Jaggaer and Banner to process payments for approved invoices, travel reimbursements, and check requests in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Research and resolve issues related to payments and answer phones and troubleshoot issues with staff, faculty, and vendors.
  • Process weekly check and EFT run process, including printing, verifying, and submitting checks to be mailed for a variety of payments.
  • Process payments for Concur travel reimbursements.
  • Provide vendor payments due and provide dashboard/summary showing payment due date trends
  • Document procedures and recommend changes in procedures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Payment Processing function.
  • Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other district employees and the vendors using excellent customer service.
  • Be an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation, and communication.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Perform all duties to maintain all standards in accordance with policies, procedures, and Core Values.

 

 

Pre-Employment/Employment Requirements

 

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

 

Immunization

 

Immunization Requirements
It is MSM’s Immunization policy that all Prospective Employees are required to provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment. If employment will commence during Flu Season, MSM requires all individuals to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless granted an exemption. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain an exemption from MSM will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Posting Specific Questions

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  • * What is your salary requirement

    (Open Ended Question)

  • * Describe your accounts payable experience.

    (Open Ended Question)

  • * What is your highest level of completed education?
    • High School/GED
    • Associate's Degree
    • Bachelor's Degree
    • Master's Degree
    • EdD, MD, PhD, DrPH, JD

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