Accounts Payable Specialist

LASELL UNIVERSITY•Newton, MA

5d•$30 - $30•Hybrid

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Specialist has overall responsibility for all accounts payable functions for the University. Remote Work Tier: Hybrid/Flex – 80% in office The statements below are intended to describe the principal duties of the person or persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties and responsibilities. Lasell University reserves the right to add or change the job responsibilities at any time.

Requirements

Associates degree
Strong Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Excel), Adobe Acrobat Sign, Great Plains or other accounting software.
Two – three years of comprehensive accounts payable experience required
Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines
Ability to understand clear verbal and written instructions
Ability to work with interruptions
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
Assist with special projects as requested
Close attention to detail is imperative
Strict and consistent adherence to policies and procedures
Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of basic accounting principles strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Accounts Payable, including the training and auditing of AP entry in outlying departments.
Process weekly check run and online payments
Reconcile AP accounts quarterly
Staff/Vendor inquiries/problems.
Communicate with all levels of the organization; requires frequent contact with, faculty, staff, vendors, general public, and students.
Serves as a resource to Lasell community regarding A/P questions. Advises others of options, interprets procedures and resolves problems
Receives/sends mail.
Petty cash distribution, reconciliation, and organization.
Manage Wright Express AP Direct.
Produces Forms 1099 for appropriate AP vendors.
Approve employee reimbursement requests and forward to Payroll
Other tasks as assigned.