University of Chicago · 23 hours ago
Accounts Payable Accounting Associate
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$20/hr - $27/hr
5+ years expThe University of Chicago is a prestigious institution seeking an Accounts Payable Accounting Associate to assist campus clients with processing correcting entries. The role involves responding to inquiries, processing corrections, ensuring quality payment processing, and providing customer service to the university community.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Responds to inquiries from and provides appropriate guidance to campus and external clients regarding requested transactional corrections to invoices and other accounts payable transactions
Processes corrections required, ensuring any requested changes are properly approved, prepared, reviewed, and recorded according to institutional policies and procedures
Ensures quality of payment processing and reporting within assigned deadlines to avoid penalties
Provides consistent, quality customer service to the University community in facilitating customer transactions
Continuously seeks opportunities to make improvements of procedures and systems
Identifies payment discrepancies and oversees all required research to resolve issues
Corresponds with vendors and departmental administrators regarding payment information and problem resolution
Develops and completes departmental goals including identifying and implementing continuous improvement efficiencies
Performs a variety of accounts receivable/payable related activities which requires functional knowledge of invoice processing procedures
Collects, interprets, and performs some routine analyses of payables data. May act as an informal resource to associates with less experience
Performs other related work as needed
Qualification
Required
Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree)
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline
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Preferred
A minimum of two years business experience
Background in a customer service environment
Background at a higher education institution
Familiarity with administrative processes, procedures, and systems within a university setting
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Skill and knowledge of computer tools including MS Office
Familiarity with Oracle Cloud
Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and accounts payable practices/techniques
Working knowledge of interfaces between accounts payable and other financial systems
Strong personal computer skills
Communicate effectively and professionally in writing, especially in email
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
Participate as a team player and positively influence group activity
Project management and proven problem-solving and analytical skills
Benefits
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off.
Company
University of Chicago
One of the world’s great intellectual destinations, the University of Chicago empowers scholars and students to ask tough questions, cross disciplinary boundaries, and challenge conventional thinking to enrich human life around the globe.
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