About COA:
College of The Albemarle, located in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, is the state's first community college, founded in 1961.
We strive to transform lives by inspiring and empowering individuals and communities of our seven-county service area.
Through our four locations, we provide quality college transfer and career and technical education to residents in northeast North Carolina.
Description
***Open until filled***
Position Subject to Availability of Budgeted Funds
FLSA: Technical/Paraprofessional, non-exempt
Salary is based on experience.
The role of the Accounts Payable Technician is to audit and prepare invoices and check requests for payment; to maintain a variety of records and logs and to perform a variety of general clerical activities.
It is also the responsibility of the Account Payable Technician to serve as backup courier, receiving packages, processing mail and going to the bank and post office.
The Accounts Payable Technician receives supervision from the Lead Accounts Payable Coordinator.
Examples of Duties
Receive, sort and organize a variety of financial documents including invoices; review documents received for accuracy and completeness.
Talk with vendors; collect information for purchasing purposes; review purchase orders, match with invoices and attach receiving slips.
Verify accuracy of invoices, including payments received and approved; verify schedules, requests and funding sources.
Prepare invoices, check requests and financial data for processing in Colleague (Datatel) in a timely manner.
Voucher audited invoices and check requests in a timely manner.
Input daily vendor 4 percent tax withholding.
Request W-9's from vendors.
Input sales tax.
Assist faculty, staff and department heads with accounts payable issues, as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Typical Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
Associate's degree in Accounting or related business field from a regionally accredited college or university.
Two years of increasing responsibility in general accounting experience.
Must possess strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of:
Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment.
Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation.
Principles and procedures of financial record keeping and reporting.
Vendor payment schedules.
Colleague and Etrieve.
Ability to:
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Operate a variety of office equipment including calculator, computer, check printer and folding machine.
Maintain a variety of records and files.
Work independently in the absence of supervision.
Perform varied clerical work.
Perform basic mathematical calculations, quickly and accurately.
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Learn the operations of specific accounting and computing equipment.
Respect and maintain the confidentiality of sensitive data.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Make sound decisions.
College of The Albemarle is an Equal Opportunity Employer and seeks candidates who reflect the diversity of our region.
In striving to create and sustain a welcoming learning community for all members, employment decisions shall be made without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, sex, disability, age or political affiliation.
Employment with College of The Albemarle is contingent upon the satisfactory results of background and reference checks.
College of The Albemarle does not provide work visa sponsorships.
To be considered for employment, applicants must be permitted to legally work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
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