Account Payable

Brief Description

Bookkeeping duties which include accounts payable invoice entry, preparation of general ledger entries, processing batches/invoices for daily disbursements, reconciliation of general ledger accounts, preparation of various monthly reports and other duties as needed1

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accounts Payable - Responsible for processing vendor invoices and payment vouchers. This includes verifying payment vouchers to supporting documentation, purchase orders/permits to vendor invoices, receipt of goods, and department approval for payment, pricing, discounts, account numbers, object codes and questioning payments which look inaccurate or inappropriate. Determine appropriate payment date and input invoice information into accounts payable computer system which leads to payment of invoice1 Reviews outstanding credit memos and requests refund of credit when appropriate. Knowledge of processing year end Form 1099 tax documents, helpful.
• General Ledger - Responsible for interpreting documents and information from various departments for creating and entering journal entries into computer accounting system. Monitors various general ledger accounts to insure accuracy of reporting and reconcile/balance out when needed. Assist with questions about general ledger accounts.
• Credit Card Reports - Responsible for processing and verifying employee credit card expense reports and assisting with Credit Card Administration duties as needed.
• Travel Expense Reports - Responsible for reconciling employee travel expense reports1
• Monthly Reports - Prepare monthly reports for student activity funds, and employee and organization receivable statements1 Backup Accounting Clerk duties, including check processing.
• Audit Requests - Assists with annual audit as it relates to accounts payable.
• Mail - Open and distribute mail after determining appropriate destination.
  
  

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and SKILLS :

• Associate degree in accounting or equivalent experience.
• 2 or more years of bookkeeping experience is preferred.
• Understanding of an accounts payable system
• Understanding of a general ledger system.
• General Office experience (telephone, filing, copier, fax, scan, email).
• Must be detail oriented and organized.
• Ability to research and problem solve.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills required.
• Must be able to work unsupervised.
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, and friends of the college
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT :

• Sedentary work: Involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time; includes exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or the ability to lift, carry, push, or pull, or otherwise move objects with a negligible amount of force. Pleasant; smoke-free, air-conditioned in summer, comfortably warm in winter.
  
  

Summary

Luther College offers an excellent benefit package including competitive health insurance premiums, generous retirement contribution, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and tuition benefits for employee, spouse and dependents. Additionally, Luther College offers an outstanding PTO program. New full-time employees can earn up to 30 days of PTO per year, in addition to time off for holidays which includes a full week of holiday pay between Christmas and New Years’ Day.

Luther College seeks to build a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students. Luther College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and persons of diverse ethnic backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply. We value the input of multiple viewpoints and perspectives to create an academic community rich with cultural, social, and intellectual diversity. Candidates are encouraged to identify their strengths or experiences that will contribute to this goal. To view the complete job description and apply for this position and all current openings, please go to the employment website at www.luther.edu/offices/hr/careers

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