Lead Accounts Payable Program Specialist

University of Maryland • College Park, MD

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Serve as Lead Accounts Payable Specialist for the Dining Services Business Office's delegated A/P team. Audit invoices, receive items into the electronic inventory management system, process invoices for payment through the University accounting system, and submit document batches to the State of Maryland. Supervise and train A/P staff. Communicate and maintain relationships with internal customers and vendors. Audit cash reports and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree and Four years experience in administrative staff work.
• Working knowledge of reference and research methods and techniques used in collecting, compiling, and organizing data and information, working knowledge of analytical and statistical principles and techniques.
• Skill in the use of office automation software and its applications, ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, to handle sensitive materials with discretion and tact, to present ideas and information clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; to perform mathematical computations; to present statistical material in chart and graph form.
• Ability to independently handle multiple tasks and set priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or a related field.
• Experience processing accounts payable invoices.
• Experience with inventory management systems.
• Experience with accounting software.
• Experience with enterprise-level systems (e.g., Banner, Workday).
• Experience in high-volume food service operations.
• Demonstrated strong customer service experience with both internal and external customers.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Lead Accounts Payable Specialist for the Dining Services Business Office's delegated A/P team.
• Audit invoices
• Receive items into the electronic inventory management system
• Process invoices for payment through the University accounting system
• Submit document batches to the State of Maryland.
• Supervise and train A/P staff.
• Communicate and maintain relationships with internal customers and vendors.
• Audit cash reports
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level