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Overview

The Accounts Payable Associate reports to the College Assistant Director of Purchasing and Accounts Payable. This position maintains the regular accounting duties for payables within an organization. The primary responsibilities of an Accounts Payable Associate include acquiring and processing invoices, assisting in the reconciliation of accounts, and paying or receiving payment from vendors.

Job Description & Responsibilities

+ Completing payments and controlling expenses by receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices.

+ Reconciling processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances.

+ Verify vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.

+ Properly saving documents on the network will allow you to maintain historical records of all invoices, reports, receipts, and cheques.

+ Research and respond to all accounts payable inquiries in a prompt manner

+ Assist with monthly close procedures and audits as required

+ Monitor all paperwork, invoices, correspondence, and verbal communication with vendors

+ Provide exemplary customer service to faculty, staff, students, and vendors

+ Perform other related tasks as assigned

Skills

+ Knowledge of accounts payable and general accounting procedures

+ Knowledge of MS Office

+ Accuracy, attention to detail, and maintaining a professional manner at all times when interacting with faculty, staff, students, and vendors

+ Demonstrated communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills

The estimated wage range is $20- $22 per hour for 37.5 hours per week for 52 weeks.

Job Requirements:

+ Knowledge of accounts payable and general accounting procedures

+ Knowledge of MS Office

+ Accuracy, attention to detail, and maintaining a professional manner at all times when interacting with faculty, staff, students, and vendors

+ Demonstrated communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills

+ Associate's Degree preferred

+ Minimum of 2 years of related experience

Additional Information:

RSC offers a dynamic college environment and friendly work atmosphere. Visit our Employment Opportunities (https://www.sage.edu/about/work-at-russell-sage/) page for additional available job openings at RSC.

Russell Sage College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, sexual orientation, military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, reproductive health decision making, criminal history, and any other legally protected characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In this regard, opportunities for advancement will be made available without bias. The College is also subject to state and federal laws, supports efforts to attract and retain fully qualified women and other minority group members for faculty and other positions. Russell Sage College will comply with the letter and intent of all State and Federal laws and applicable orders pursuant to Equal Employment Opportunity.

Russell Sage College embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential components of a rich intellectual and cultural environment in which all members are given the opportunity to reach their full potential as active participants in our local and global society. Russell Sage College is committed to developing policies and programs to create a campus that supports an optimal learning and working environment for all students, alumnae/i, faculty, administrators, and staff. Please take a look at more information about the diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives (https://www.sage.edu/about/community-resources/diversity-equity-inclusion/) at Russell Sage College.

+ Applications accepted until position is filled.

+ Reports to: Assistant Director of Purchasing and Accounts Payable