Temporary Accounts Payable Specialist

We are excited that you are considering joining Nova Southeastern University!

Nova Southeastern University (NSU), founded in 1964, is a not-for-profit, independent university known for academic excellence and innovation. It offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver, retirement plan, medical and dental coverage, and more. NSU is committed to the health and welfare of its community and is a tobacco-free campus.

Thank you for your interest in a career with NSU. Below are the details of the Temporary Accounts Payable Specialist position:

Contributes to the organization's financial success by recording and analyzing financial information.

Non-Exempt

Hourly

No

• Responds to inquiries and resolves discrepancies involving simple to moderately complex financial transactions, following policies and procedures.
• Acts as liaison with other departments, divisions, or organizations.

• Operates accounting software to record, store, and analyze financial data.
• Performs calculations and produces documents using calculators and copy machines.
• Debits, credits, and totals accounts on spreadsheets and databases.
• Checks figures and documents for accuracy and proper coding.
• Reconciles discrepancies in records and reports findings.
• Prepares financial and accounting reports related to cash receipts, expenditures, and accounts payable.
• Accesses financial information to answer inquiries and support management decisions.
• Processes vendor invoices, checks requests, cash advances, expense reports, and journal entries.
• Reviews documents for accuracy and timeliness.
• Generates reports for management use.
• Maintains document files electronically and manually.
• Performs routine office duties such as filing and answering calls.

• Matches purchase orders with invoices and records necessary information.
• Tracks and maintains records of invoices and supporting documents.
• Prepares checks for utilities, taxes, and other payments.
• Monitors vendor account statuses to ensure timely payments.
• Responds to inquiries and resolves routine problems.
• Audits data for compliance with policies and regulations.

• Tests and modifies programs or databases as needed.
• Assists in training and mentoring junior staff.
• Ensures compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Completes special projects and other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent; five years of related experience, or
• Associate's degree with three years of experience, or
• Bachelor's degree with at least one year of experience.

• Same as minimum qualifications, emphasizing relevant experience.

• This is a safety-sensitive position:
  No
• Background screening required

• Requires good speech recognition and clarity.
• Near vision capability required.
• May work nights, weekends, and travel occasionally.

NSU complies with ADA and does not discriminate based on protected statuses.