What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Specialist position at Lasell University?
Lasell University, is a private university located just 8 miles from Boston, in Newton, MA. Lasell offers over 60 undergraduate and graduate programs and a deep commitment to connected learning.
- Accounts Payable, including the training and auditing of AP entry in outlying departments.
- Process weekly check run and online payments
- Reconcile AP accounts quarterly
- Staff/Vendor inquiries/problems.
- Communicate with all levels of the organization; requires frequent contact with, faculty, staff, vendors, general public, and students.
- Serves as a resource to Lasell community regarding A/P questions. Advises others of options, interprets procedures and resolves problems
- Receives/sends mail.
- Petty cash distribution, reconciliation, and organization.
- Manage Wright Express AP Direct.
- Produces Forms 1099 for appropriate AP vendors.
- Approve employee reimbursement requests and forward to Payroll
- Other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
Education level:
Associates degree
Computer skills:
Strong Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Excel), Adobe Acrobat Sign, Great Plains or other accounting software.
Other Requirements of the Job:
- 2-3 years of comprehensive accounts payable experience required
- Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines
- Ability to understand clear verbal and written instructions
- Ability to work with interruptions
- Knowledge of basic accounting principles strongly preferred
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
- Assist with special projects as requested
- Close attention to detail is imperative
- Strict and consistent adherence to policies and procedures
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
Supervisory Responsibilities: May supervise a work study student.
WHY LASELL?
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Retirement
- Tuition benefits Generous time off
- Hybrid/remote work options
Pay: $30.00 - $32.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30 - $32