Have you ever heard the saying, “A company is only as good as the people it keeps?”
At Northcentral University, we strongly believe that our University is only as good as our team of staff, faculty and students around the world united by a commitment to excellence, innovation, diversity and accountability. We celebrate personal and professional growth and desire to see our team members fully realize and reach their potential. When you join the Northcentral team, you will enjoy a challenging, but positive and fun work environment that promotes productivity, achievement and fulfillment. If you are passionate about making a difference and are ready to be challenged and inspired in your daily work as part of a growing, success-oriented company, then we want to hear from you! Who We Are: Northcentral University (NCU) was founded with the goal of providing accessible, high-quality, online graduate degrees to working professionals. Students have the opportunity to earn a degree from a regionally accredited university in the areas of business and technology management, education, psychology and marriage and family therapy while working One-to-One with members of our 100% doctoral faculty via advanced delivery modalities. NCU is committed to helping students achieve academically and become valuable contributors to their communities and within their professions. With administrative offices in Prescott Valley and Scottsdale, Arizona, as well as students, alumni and faculty in over 50 countries, NCU is an excellent choice for professionals around the world who share our passion for excellence. We envision growth trends to continue, and eagerly seek highly credentialed and enthusiastic individuals to join our team. What We Are Looking For: NCU is currently seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist professional to join our Accounting Team. The Accounts Payable Specialist has full responsibility for full cycle Accounts Payable (matching, batching, accruals and coding) and ensures timely and accurate processing of all payables. This position is responsible for the keying and processing of a high volume of transactions each month and ensures appropriate distribution and payment. This position is also responsible for taking complete care of such accounts and balances, organizing and providing payables runs for timely payment and release to external vendors, while also collaborating with team leaders and ensuring positive working relationships within the University. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Receives invoices and statements from all vendors
- Codes invoices to general ledger accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoices, contracts and expense reports and matching to available purchase orders (POs)
- Recommends scheduling of payment to vendors by monitoring discount opportunities and scheduling and preparing Electronic Funds Transfers (EFTs) and check runs
- Resolves purchase order, contract, invoice and payment discrepancies by obtaining proper documentation and approvals
- Schedules payment to employees by receiving and verifying expense reports and preparing EFTs
- Maintains and reconciles accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions and comparing system reports to balances
- Responsible for accruing invoices not received and maintaining and cross-referencing to an up to date list of major vendors to determine proper accrual accounting for month end close
- Verifies vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions
- Responsible for 1099-Misc reporting and W-9 compliance for new vendors, together with maintaining the vendor master list
- Completes designated reports and processes for month end close
- Organize proper hardcopy and softcopy filing of invoices and reports
- Process and pay part-time faculty fees and tasks as directed
- Processing Financial Aid disbursements and reconciliations as directed
- Performs other duties as assigned which may include:
- General Ledger (G/L) account reconciliations related to payables and accruals
- Maintaining spreadsheets such as prepaid expenses and accrued expenses
- Preparing and/or checking Final Accountings for withdrawing students
What We Offer: In addition to excellent earning potential and a comprehensive benefits package—including medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid holidays and PTO—Northcentral University supports the professional growth of its team members through education benefits, growth opportunities and room for advancement. Are you ready to take advantage of this exciting opportunity to join a growing team of passionate individuals who work together to change lives through higher education? Apply today! |
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