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Payroll & Accounts Payable Specialist
Interested candidates should apply at https://my.mcpherson.edu/ICS/Employment/
Join a Business Office where your work makes a difference.
McPherson College is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Payroll & Accounts Payable Specialist to join our Business Office. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys accounting, payroll, customer service, and working as part of a collaborative team.
Reporting to the Assistant Controller, you'll help support the day-to-day financial operations of the College while serving students, employees, and vendors with professionalism and care.
Why McPherson College?
McPherson College is one of the Midwest’s most distinctive private colleges. We have been recognized multiple times as a Great College to Work For, and we pride ourselves on maintaining a collaborative, supportive culture where employees know one another and enjoy working together.
This is an exciting time to join the College. We're investing nearly $70 million in new construction and campus improvements, making this one of the most active periods of growth in our history. Behind every successful project is a strong Business Office, and this position plays an important role in supporting that work.
McPherson College is also home to the nation's premier Automotive Restoration program. It is the only bachelor's degree program of its kind in the United States and continues to earn national recognition for innovation, student success, and hands-on learning.
We're financially stable, mission-driven, and committed to investing in both our campus and our employees.
What You'll Do
Your primary responsibilities will include:
- Processing accounts payable and vendor invoices.
- Preparing payments and maintaining accurate financial records.
- Processing monthly student payroll and supporting student employment records.
- Assisting with journal entries, reconciliations, and annual audit preparation.
- Providing backup support for student accounts and other Business Office functions.
- Answering questions from students, employees, and vendors with professionalism and excellent customer service.
- Assisting with additional Business Office and administrative projects as needed.
You'll also have opportunities to cross-train in payroll, human resources, student accounts, and other areas of the Business Office.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who enjoys solving problems, takes pride in accuracy, and works well with others.
Successful candidates will have:
- Experience in accounts payable, payroll, bookkeeping, accounting support, or a similar business office environment.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Excellent customer service and communication abilities.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel. Experience with accounting or ERP software is helpful but not required.
- A willingness to learn new systems and support other members of the Business Office as needed.
Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant work experience will be considered. We value practical experience, initiative, and a positive attitude as much as formal education.
Schedule
This is a full-time, 12-month position with a typical schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required during peak periods.
Benefits
McPherson College offers one of the strongest benefits packages in the area, including:
- Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
- 17 paid holidays each year
- Generous paid time off and separate sick leave
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Basic life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan with a 10% employer contribution after one year
- Undergraduate tuition assistance for eligible immediate family members
Ready to join our team? We'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a Business Office that values integrity, collaboration, and service.