Accounts Payable Assistant

pbJOB TITLE:/b Accounts Payable Assistant/p p/p pbDEPARTMENT:/b Business Office/p p/p pbREPORTS TO:/b Controller/p p/p pbPURPOSE OF POSITION:/b/p p/p pPrimarily responsible for assisting with the payables and expense reporting functions of the university.nbsp;/p p/p pbESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES/b:/p p/p ul liAssist the Accounts Payable Coordinator with various tasks and serve as the primary backup for the weekly check run./li liAssist employees with expense reporting and serve as the primary contact for the corporate card program./li liAudit expense reports for accuracy and compliance with university policies./li liPrepare vendor credit applications./li liReconcile vendor statements and investigate any discrepancies./li liCompile documentation for the annual audit and other reporting requirements./li liPerform other duties as assigned./li /ul p/p pbKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:/b/p p/p ul liA clear understanding and commitment to the Reformed perspective and mission of Dordt University and ability to clearly articulate and communicate the mission effectively./li liAbility to express an active Christian commitment, which shall include identification with a local organized church that holds to beliefs that are consistent with the mission of the university./li liProspective members of the Dordt University community are expected to agree with its sexuality, gender identity, and sexual conduct policy which can be found on the DU website (contact the HR Office if you need additional information)./li liAA or BA degree is preferred/li liAbility to carry out detailed written and oral instructions./li liAbility to manage the accounts payable process./li liBasic math skills,nbsp; including the ability to analyze vendor data and charges./li liExcellent written and verbal communication skills./li liStrong computer skills, including proficiency with the applications of Word, Excel, and Outlook./li liAbility to organize and maintain records./li liAbility to deal tactfully and professionally with the public./li liRecognize the importance of confidentiality./li /ul