The Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist position is responsible for:
· Timely and accurate review and processing of vendor invoices and Independent Contractors
· Timely and accurate review and reconciliation of vendor statements and outstanding checks
· Research and resolution of invoice discrepancies
· Integrity of the university ledger as it applies to disbursement transactions
· Compliance with University, State and Federal regulations, policies, and procedures
· Proper application of specialized accounting knowledge
· Interaction with university employees at all levels as well as outside agencies and organizations (local, state and federal)
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
· Strong knowledge of business, financial and general administrative processes in a business setting · 2-3 years of Disbursements, Accounts Payable or general ledger experience
· Associate or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field
· 3-5 years of Disbursements, Accounts Payable or general ledger experience
· Experience with Banner Finance or similar ERP or Oracle application
· Experience with Jaggaer or another E-procurement system
· Experience in higher education or state agency disbursement processes
Applicant Instructions:
Please note, this is a temporary position. The length of the assignment will be based on department need with the possibility of continuation. Temporary assignments cannot exceed 11 consecutive months without a full 31-day break from employment. Employees in temporary positions are not considered permanent state employees and do not earn leave. Temporary employees are subject to the Affordable Care Act guidelines.
For more info/to apply visit http://jobs.uncw.edu. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.
You will be required to attach a cover letter and resume to successfully apply for this position. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have completed the 'Work History' section of the application before you apply for this position.
AA/EEO Statement:
At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset.
Internal Number: 23951
About The University of North Carolina at Wilmington
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering.The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.
