Accounts Payable Assistant

University System of New Hampshire Portal•Concord, NH

16h

About The Position

Reporting to and collaborating with the Manager, Finance Support, responsible for performing standard data entry and basic transactional support for Accounts Payable operations within the USNH Financial Operations Center

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
1 or more year(s) of professional experience related to accounting, accounts payable, or finance; completed degrees and/or relevant certificates may be substituted for experience, if applicable
Ability to interact with standard technology platforms (e.g., word processing, data entry, email, internet browsing, etc.)
Capacity to quickly learn navigation of an automated accounting system
Knowledge of basic mathematics and problem-solving skills
Ability to interpret and work with typical financial data, perform basic calculations, and draw conclusions where necessary
Ability to understand and interpret typical vendor invoices, statements, and other standard requests for payment
Attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, accurately, and professionally, both verbally and in writing
Strong interpersonal skills and desire to work in a collaborative environment with System and institutional leaders, as well as colleagues in other financial affairs departments
Openness to 360-degree feedback and desire to learn and grow continuously

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or higher preferred
Relevant credentials for accounting or finance preferred
Familiarity with standard accounts payable practices, general accounting principles, and relevant regulations preferred
Experience operating in a shared service setting preferred
Experience working for a tax-exempt organization preferred
Knowledge of and/or direct experience with Ellucian Banner systems preferred

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