What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Office Coordinator position at Spelman College?
Accounts Payable Office Coordinator
Posting Details
Position Information
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and must maintain authorization throughout employment. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
This position is contingent upon the availability of sufficient funding.
Position Title Accounts Payable Office Coordinator
Position Summary
An Accounts Payable (AP) Office Coordinator manages the daily operations of accounts payable processes within an office environment. This role combines administrative coordination with financial responsibilities, ensuring vendors are paid accurately and on time while supporting the innerworkings of the department.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Process limited invoices and verify account codes, amounts, and approvals
Assist with copier lease invoices and office supply invoices
Monitor and manage the AP Email box
Maintain vendor records and respond to vendor inquiries
Communicate with various campus departments as necessary to resolve vendor payment issues. Answer internal payment inquiries
Assist AP Accountant position with mailing checks, filing and keeping record of voids
Keep a check tracking log
Help Audit Travel Expense Reports
Receive AP Mail and Review Vendor Statements
Provide general administrative duties such as copying and filing as needed
Provide back-up to the Administrative Assistant
Assist with tracking travel advances to ensure that travel advances are recorded on travel expense reports
Assist AP Supervisor with yearly 1099 process
Maintain filing systems for financial documentation
Assist in monthly credit card reconciliation
Required Qualifications
Knowledge of basic accounting principles (GAAP is a plus).
Proficiency in AP software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Ellucian).
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Communication and interpersonal skills for vendor relations.
Ability to multitask and manage deadlines.
Requires basic level skills in specific Microsoft Office applications and may require intermediate or advanced levels in one or more applications.
2+ years of experience in Accounts Payable and/or Office Management.
Familiarity with office coordination tasks (e.g., supply management, scheduling).
Preferred Qualifications
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree (preferred).
Certifications, Licenses, Restrictions
None
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: sit, use hands to handle office supplies, operate computer and other office equipment, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to: reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to: stand, walk, stoop, climb, and lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Shift Days
% Travel Required 0%
Full Time/Part Time Full-time
Work Location/Schedule: This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement.
FLSA Non-Exempt
Number of Vacancies 1
Anticipated Candidate Start Date
Position End Date
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number SC0892P
Posting Open Date 05/04/2026
Posting Closing Date
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicants
EEO Statement
Spelman College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are a smoke-free campus.
Supplemental Questions
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Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter of Interest
Optional Documents
350 Spelman Lane S.W. Atlanta, GA 30314-4399