Location Atlanta, Georgia
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
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Job SummaryThis role is responsible for all specialized accounts payable activities necessary to support the payment of all invoices, reconciliation of vendor accounts, and other financial obligations in accordance with accounts payable and procure to pay (P2P) business processes. Ensure alignment with accounts payable policies and guidelines. Resolve complex invoices, payments and transactions, identification of payment transaction discrepancies, and partnering with departments to ensure timely payments. Provide team leadership to make sure accounts payable transactions are completed in accordance with institute and external policies. Monitor workflow of invoice and reconciliation of vendors accounts to ensure outstanding invoices are analyzed and resolved in a timely manner. Work with campus end users, vendors, stake holders frequently to keep leveraging P2P platform and process improvement initiatives. This position will interact on a regular basis with: Unit management, financial administrators, procurement and business services staff, and outside vendors. This position typically will advise and counsel: Accounts payable staff, financial managers, and financial administrative staff. This position will supervise: N/A.
ResponsibilitiesJob Duty 1 - Coordinate, prepare, and analyze vendor statement reconciliations and resolve any outstanding invoices and discrepancies with efficient delivery of reconciliation to Accounts Payable (AP) staff and Accounts Payable Manager.
Job Duty 2 - Identify, analyze, and communicate information regarding invoices to vendors and resolve problems relating to payment issues, outstanding invoices and discrepancies.
Job Duty 3 - Advise and counsel the Accounts Payable department regarding resolution complex invoice issue and provide training.
Job Duty 4 - Oversee Accounts Payable day to day performance by making sure daily assignments are carried out in a timely and efficient manner by direct reports.
Job Duty 5 - Answer inquiries from vendors on invoice status and other payment-related matters.
Job Duty 6 - Serve as the primary back-up for the Accounts Payable Manager.
Job Duty 7 - Provide team leadership to make sure accounts payable transactions are completed in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), State Accounting Office of Georgia, and University System of Georgia (USG) policies. Recommend, develop, implement, and maintain AP procedures.
Job Duty 8 - Collaborate with AP Accounting team to resolve payment discrepancies and returned payments or checks.
Job Duty 9 - Investigate escalated errors in the P2P cycle. Identify the root cause and resolve with the respective cross-functional teams.
Job Duty 10 - Perform other duties as assigned.
Educational Requirements
Technical Diploma, Associates degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Experience
Two to three years of related experience.
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Professional Accounts Payable Certification.
Preferred Educational Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field.
Preferred Experience
Five years of full cycle AP experience including reconciliation of vendor accounts and two years of analysis experience or working in an analytical role.
ABILITIES
Ability to develop interactive working relationships. Experience managing and coordinating multiple projects involving cross-functional teams is required. Ability to multitask in a high volume, fast-paced legal environment. Experience of leading/supervising a team preferred. Reconciliation of vendor statements, resolving complex payment transactions. Ability to identify process improvements.
KNOWLEDGE
Proficient understanding of full cycle accounts payable processes, statement reconciliations, resolution of complex invoices, and complex payment transactions. General knowledge and understanding on Financial Accounting and internal controls related to the purchase to pay process. Expert understanding of business processes of accounts payable, purchasing, and general ledger.
SKILLS
Experience with Workday. Intermediate to advanced excel skills. Excellent communication skills. Highly organized, strong attention to detail. Problem solving, analytical, and organizational skills. Proficient with data analytics, report development, and presentation skills.
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Other InformationThis is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.
$47,872-$65,106 Salary Range
Commensurate with Education and Experience
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