Accounts Payable Specialist

The LSU Foundation is seeking an experienced accounts payable specialist to work as part of the Financial Services team. Reporting to the Accounts Payable Manager, this position will ensure the timely payment of vendor invoices and expense reports with proper coding and documentation and may participate in other projects and tasks related to the accounting function as needed.

Baton Rouge, LA

LSU Foundation

<p>The LSU Foundation is the primary fundraising entity for academics at LSU.&nbsp;The LSU Foundation's sole purpose to provide philanthropic support to LSU, which we accomplish through the work of a campus-wide team of frontline development officers and a support team of advancement services, communications and marketing, donor relations, financial and talent management personnel. &nbsp;</p> http://www.lsufoundation.org/jobs

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Specialist

Overview: <p>The LSU Foundation is seeking an experienced accounts payable specialist to work as part of the Financial Services team. Reporting to the Accounts Payable Manager, this position will ensure the timely payment of vendor invoices and expense reports with proper coding and documentation and may participate in other projects and tasks related to the accounting function as needed.</p>
Responsibilities: <p><strong>Essential Duties &amp; Responsibilities</strong>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Review and approve beneficiary payment requests and invoices.</li> <li>Prepare Foundation Operating payment vouchers for CFO approval.</li> <li>Scan and electronically file check requests into work flow system.</li> <li>Key check requests in accounts payable module of ledger system.</li> <li>Initiate payments and upload payment information for distribution via financial institution.</li> <li>Post payments to general ledger.</li> <li>Distribute/mail special handling checks.</li> <li>Respond to and coordinate resolution of routine inquiries from beneficiary departments regarding check requests and corporate credit card charges.&nbsp;</li> <li>Review and code corporate credit card statements in preparation for ledger entry.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Marginal Duties &amp; Responsibilities&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Assist with audit as needed.</li> <li>Complete projects/reports as requested by Accounts Payable Manager.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <div class="job-listing-header"><strong>Requirements</strong></div> <div data-bind="html: Job.Requirements"> <ul> <li>Proficient in Microsoft Office</li> <li>Exceptional communication and organizational skills</li> </ul> <p><strong>Preferred Knowledge &amp; Skill Qualifications&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree preferably in business-related field from an accredited college or university</li> <li>Experience in Accounts Payable</li> </ul> <p><strong>Supervisory Responsibilities&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>None associated with this position</li> </ul> <p><strong>Work Environment Requirements&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>May be required to work extended workdays, evenings and weekends</li> </ul> </div>