Tusculum University is currently seeking applicants for an Accounts Payable Specialist. This position will report to the Sr. Accountant, and is responsible for the payment of all invoices, expense reports, and credit card transactions. This position will include working closely with the Accounting Department to record all entries and day-to-day bookkeeping to support the Accounts Payable function, to reconcile to the General Ledger, and to monitor expense budgets.
The position will remain open until filled.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
- Associate’s degree in accounting
- Five (or more) years of relevant professional accounting experience
- Ability to perform standard accounting procedures
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to work under strict time-constraints
- Ability to multi-task
- Strong reconciliation, problem-solving, and analytical skills
- Accuracy in job performance
- Experience with Microsoft Office
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Attention to detail, general computer literacy, excellent customer service, and organizational skills
- Experience in higher education preferred
Nondiscrimination Statement
Tusculum University provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
All employment is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). If hired, the candidate will be required to submit proof of eligibility to work in the United States
HOW TO APPLY:
Only online applications will be accepted. Send a cover letter, CV, copies of transcripts, the names & contact information of 3-5 references, and Tusculum University application (this form can be located at the top of the web page https://www3.tusculum.edu/hr/employment-opportunities) electronically to [email protected] Attn: Accounts Payable
