Accounts Payable Associate

Mercer University • Macon, GA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Mercer University is searching for an Accounts Payable Associate for the Macon campus.

The Accounts Payable Associate plays a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions related to vendor payments and employee reimbursements. This position is responsible for reviewing, verifying, and processing supplier invoices against purchase orders, approving expense reports, and scheduling payments through checks, ACH, or wire transfers. The Accounts Payable Associate ensures compliance with internal policies and external regulations, supports financial audits with required documentation, and maintains strong working relationships with both internal departments and external vendors. A solid understanding of compliance requirements such as W-9s and sales tax is essential. This role also includes managing outstanding checks, including voiding and reissuing as needed, and plays a vital part in maintaining Mercer’s financial accuracy and vendor trust.

Requirements

• A high school diploma/GED and two years of accounts payable and/or general accounting are required.
• General accounting knowledge with computer skills.
• Must handle confidential information in a discreet manner.
• Good communication skills are required.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing, verifying, and processing supplier invoices against purchase orders
• Approving expense reports
• Scheduling payments through checks, ACH, or wire transfers
• Ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations
• Supporting financial audits with required documentation
• Maintaining strong working relationships with both internal departments and external vendors
• Managing outstanding checks, including voiding and reissuing as needed

Benefits

• Mercer University offers a variety of benefits for eligible employees including comprehensive health insurance (for self and dependents), generous retirement contributions
• tuition waivers
• paid vacation and sick leave
• technology discounts
• schedules that allow for work-life balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees