Accounts Payable Specialist

Description & Details:

The Accounts Payable Specialist provides support for the accounts payable function by auditing and entering accounts payable vouchers, journal vouchers, and inter-departmental billing type forms. Audits are to ensure compliance with university policies and procedures and other laws and regulations. The position assists in payment processing, balancing payment batches, and working with departments on system budget errors while ensuring timely payments are being made to suppliers. In addition, the position provides excellent customer service including, but not limited to, greeting walk-in customers, assisting and answer customers questions, and answering the telephone for both Accounting and back up support for the VPFA office.

Work Schedule:

Monday thru Friday 8 am to 5 pm (regular school term) and 7:30 am to 4 pm (summer and breaks)

Hiring Range:

$43,000-$46,000 +/year

Pay is based on several factors, including budget, labor market, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and/or certification and other business considerations.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree OR
  • Associates degree in related field with 3 years direct experience OR
  • 5+ years of direct experience within a higher education setting that provides the knowledge, skill, and ability to successfully perform the job duties.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Major Field of Study or Degree Emphasis: Business, Accounting or related field.
  • Preferred experience in accounts payable, travel and expense reimbursements, and customer service
  • Experience working in a higher education setting
  • PeopleSoft/Oracle Experience
  • Knowledge of policies and regulations of GAAP and financial related policies, rules and regulations

Core Competencies:

  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accuracy in a timely manner
  • Consistently able to meet deadlines
  • Ability to think critically and solve problems
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
  • Exceptional customer service skills
  • Capable of working independently as well as collaborating within a team
  • Ability to adapt to change
  • Computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel

Applicant Materials Required:

  • Cover letter
  • Resume
  • Names and contact information for three professional references

NDSU OFFERS EXCELLENT BENEFITS!

Full time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

  • Health Insurance coverage with 100% of the premium paid for by NDSU for Single or Family Plan
    • Option of a PPO/Basic Plan or High Deductible Health Plan with Health Savings Account
    • Benefits begin the first of the month following date of hire
    • Wellness benefits are included for healthy lifestyle participation
  • Superb Retirement Plan
    • Employer Contributions range from 7.5% - 12.26% based on position
  • Basic Term Life Insurance
  • Tuition Waivers for Employee (three classes per calendar year)
  • Tuitions Waivers for Spouse/Partner & Dependents (eligible for 50% waiver)
  • Paid Leave - including Annual leave, Sick Leave and 10 paid Holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Optional benefits include: Supplemental Life, Dental, Vision, Long-term care insurance, Flexible Spending Account (Health & Dependent Care) and Supplemental Retirement Plans
  • More Detailed Information Here: Benefits | Human Resources | NDSU

About Us:

North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment.

NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country.

NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border. Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle. The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live.

No Smoking Notice:

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.

EO/AA Statement:

NDSU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable. Direct inquiries to: Vice Provost, Title IX/ADA Coordinator, Old Main 201, NDSU Main Campus, Fargo, ND, 58108, 701-231-7708, ndsu.eoaa@ndsu.edu.

Diversity Statement:

NDSU strives to be a community of belonging, recognizing unique differences as strengths of our university. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that supports a community in which diverse populations and perspectives will know and learn from one another. NDSU values candidates who are committed to our core values of respect, inclusivity, community, creativity, excellence, impact, innovation, integrity, resilience, responsiveness, and transformation. Successful candidates will be committed to and help advance our strategic goal to create and maintain an open and respectful environment to promote inclusivity and diversity as a cornerstone of education, research, and outreach.

Veterans Preference Notice:

This position is subject to North Dakota Veterans Preference requirements.

Reasonable Accommodation Information

North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at 701-231-8961 or ndsu.hr@ndsu.edu.


Information :

  • Company : North Dakota State University
  • Position : Accounts Payable Specialist
  • Location : Fargo, ND
  • Country : US

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Post Date : 2025-05-28 | Expired Date : 2025-06-27