Accounts Payable; AP Specialist

Position: Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist

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About The Job

George Fox University's Finance Department is seeking a detail oriented team player to serve as the Accounts Payable Specialist. As a George Fox employee, the Accounts Payable Specialist will truly Be Known while having the opportunity to be a part of an outstanding team that plays an essential role in keeping our community running smoothly.

The Accounts Payable Specialist position is a great opportunity to grow accounting skills while helping to streamline the accounts payable process here at George Fox. As part of this position, the Accounts Payable Specialist will focus on data entry, vendor statement reconciliations and completion of weekly check and ACH payment batches. The Specialist will also welcome visitors into the Finance department.

Job Responsibilities Includes, But Are Not Limited To

• Processing invoices, check requests, expense reports, and completed purchase orders for payment by check or ACH (50%).
• Recording and reconciling vendor statements as well as transactions from Concur expense reporting and VISA credit cards (15%).
• Providing support for AP Supervisor which may include research and analysis of vendor accounts (15%)
• Generating Student Refund checks for Financial Aid (10%).
• Cross training to support other areas in the Finance department (10%).
• Communicating effectively and courteously with others, including employees, students, and the public, in a spirit of teamwork, respect and customer service.
• By actions, words, and lifestyle, be a Christian role model to students, whether through casual contact or in a formal supervisory role.
• Demonstrated experience working cross culturally with respect, appreciation and humility.
• Other duties as assigned.

A Day In The Life Of This Position

The Accounts Payable specialist completes a variety of daily tasks relating to the entry and reconciliation of weekly check and/or ACH runs. They may receive questions from both internal and external sources to be researched and answered. Weekly and monthly tasks include recording wires and transfer activity, reconciling vendor accounts and completing research and/or analysis as requested by the Accounts Payable Supervisor.

We're

Looking For Candidates Who Have

• A High School Diploma and/or 0-3 years of related experience.
• Experience with Excel and are detail oriented & accurate.
• An aptitude for general office work.
• Good teamwork skills, initiative and are dependable.
• Integrity & discretion in handling confidential information.
• The ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing, including on telephone, and to understand and follow instructions.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States. This position does not offer visa sponsorship; therefore, only applicants who do not require sponsorship for employment visas, now or at any point in the future, should apply.
• A commitment to the University's Theology of Racial and Ethnic Diversity.
• A desire to work with a diverse community of students and employees who represent various cultures, backgrounds, abilities, ethnicities, political views, and expressions of Christian faith.
• A personal commitment to Jesus Christ and express their Christian testimony in a church. In addition, employees agree to live in agreement with the Community Lifestyle Statement and affirm the theological commitments expressed in the Statement of Faith.

Preference will be given to those who have the following attributes

• Any additional education in accounting or a related field.
• Experience with People Soft.
• Good working knowledge of batch processing ERP software.
• Prior office experience - general, accounts receivable or accounts payable.

Job Information

• Hours Per Week: 40 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
• Primary
  
  Work Location:
  
  Newberg Campus
• Working Conditions:
  
  Physical requirements are those of a normal office environment.
• Supervisor:
  Accounts Payable Supervisor

About George Fox University

George Fox University has been transforming student's lives for over 125 years. We are a Christ-centered community that prepares students spiritually, academically, and professionally to think with clarity, act with integrity, and serve with passion. Our vision is to be the Christian university of choice known for empowering students to achieve exceptional life outcomes. We put students first, with Christ at the center of our work, embracing change in order to improve.

We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to join us in creating transformational experiences for our students. Being a part of our community means a commitment to faith and to a lifestyle that is consistent with the university's mission as described in the Statement of Faith and Community Lifestyle Statement on our website. As a Christ-centered community, George Fox University is an institution that values diversity as an essential dimension of God's design for…