Accounts Payable Clerk - Houston Christian University

Accounts Payable Clerk

Reports to: Controller

Job status: Non-exempt

Position Summary: The Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for processing and managing all accounts payable transactions in a timely and accurate manner.

Job Responsibilities

• Verifies approval requirements and supporting documentation on all invoices, check requests, expense, and mileage reports.
• Organizes and prepares all invoices prior to data entry into Banner.
• Enters/processes incoming invoices for payment according to the University's payment policy or contractual agreements.
• Assigns purchase order numbers to requisitions on queue.
• Maintains accounts payables.
• Index processed invoices to BDM.
• Establish and maintain relationships with new and existing vendors.
• 1099 reporting and recordkeeping
• Process credit applications for new vendors
• Coordinate certain departmental maintenance as needed (order supplies, service copier, etc).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Mathematics, or related field.

• Two to three years of experience in a clerical accounting position.

• Ability to manage accounts payable using accounting software and other programs.

• Accurate data entry skills.

• Comfortable with math and calculations.

• Active listening and strong communication skills.

• Strong attention to detail.

Additional Information

Houston Christian University is an independent, private Christian liberal arts institution with a diverse student body. It has access to all the cultural advantages of one of the largest metropolitan centers in the country. For more information about the University, visit hc.edu.

The University is in the process of implementing its Ten Pillars vision (hc.edu/vision) and anticipates significant growth in student enrollment and university programs. The successful candidate will also be able to articulate a vision for the role of his or her discipline at HCU that is supportive of the Ten Pillars vision statement.

Houston Christian University is committed to maintaining a teaching faculty and staff who share an active Christian faith. The Preamble to the By-Laws of the University sets forth a statement of belief which each University employee is expected to support and personify. Your submittal of an application for employment indicates your acceptance and affirmation of these statements.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements of personnel.

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