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Clemson University · 5 hours ago

Accounts Payable & Receivable Accountant

Clemson, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$40K/yr - $54K/yr

3+ years exp

Clemson University is a leading public research university dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others. The Accounts Payable & Receivable Accountant will perform daily financial duties, including billing, purchasing, and reconciliation, while ensuring compliance with university and regulatory policies.

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Responsibilities

Utilize the University's online procurement system to create POs, process vouchers, and pay invoices in accordance with established policies and procedures

Serve as a departmental p-card liaison assisting cardholders with meeting compliance requirements and processing monthly p-card reports

Monitor University procurement card transactions for accuracy, budget availability, proper expense coding, and required supporting documentation

Provide guidance, resources, and one-on-one training to staff to reinforce knowledge of current procurement requirements

Provide assistance to management as needed

Process monthly billing for the PPDC and Ag Service Labs, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of all charges

Create and monitor web invoices for external billing and Interdepartmental Orders (IDOs) for internal billing

Communicate with internal and external customers to confirm data accuracy and resolve billing-related inquiries

Enter and maintain customer information in databases and financial systems, including updating existing records and adding new accounts

Ensure compliance with university billing policies and procedures while maintaining accurate and auditable financial records

Collect past due amounts for lab accounts by conducting courtesy calls, emailing customers, and working with other departments to resolve outstanding balances

Monitor, analyze, and reconcile departmental projects to ensure accuracy of all revenue and expenditure transactions

Prepare and maintain documentation to support monthly reconciliation activities and ensure financial records remain accurate and balanced

Reconcile monthly Budget Status Reports (BSRs), identifying discrepancies and providing supporting documentation to resolve variances promptly and in accordance with institutional financial requirements

Review error reports and implement corrections to maintain accurate financial records

Maintain purchasing records and auditable files, ensuring compliance with departmental, institutional, and regulatory requirements across all financial operations

Remains knowledgeable about departmental policies and procedures and provides recommendations for improvement to management

Reviews business processes for Customer Service/Banking/Collections and provide improvement recommendations to team and manager

Completes miscellaneous duties as assigned