ACCOUNTS PAYABLE & VENDOR MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATE

Maine Community College System•Augusta, ME

31d•$16•Onsite

About The Position

The Maine Community College System (MCCS) is looking for a full-time Accounts Payable and Vendor Management Associate. Under the direction of the Comptroller, the Accounts Payable and Vendor Management Associate assists with the management of accounts payable functions for the MCCS System Office and The Foundation for Maine’s Community Colleges. Duties include verifying and processing invoices, entering data into accounting software, handling vendor inquiries, managing check runs, and maintaining digital and paper records. The role also supports vendor setup and stale-dated payment resolution. Additional responsibilities include mail distribution, building liaison duties, and purchasing functions such as bid administration and vendor selection. This position consistently exercises sound judgment on and an in-depth understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and a working understanding of accounting processes and internal controls.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in accounting or business
Up to four years of relative work experience
Knowledge of accounting systems and accounting principles and procedures
Knowledge of accounts payable processing
Ability to analyze and draw conclusions from financial data
Ability to perform detailed work involving written and/or numerical data and make mathematical calculations rapidly and accurately
Strong computer skills in the area of word processing, spreadsheets, and various database systems
Ability to handle multiple tasks and work both independently and in collaboration with others