Mercer Engineering Research Center · 15 hours ago
Accounts Payable Associate
Mercer University is searching for an Accounts Payable Associate for the Macon campus. The role involves ensuring the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions related to vendor payments and employee reimbursements, as well as maintaining compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Benefits
Comprehensive health insurance
Generous retirement contributions
Tuition waivers
Paid vacation and sick leave
Technology discounts
Schedules that allow for work-life balance
Company
Mercer Engineering Research Center
Mercer Engineering Research Center is a non-profit engineering and technology services provider company.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase