The Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) is Tennessee's largest higher education system, governing 40 post-secondary educational institutions with over 200 teaching locations. The TBR system includes 13 community colleges and 27 colleges of applied technology, providing programs to students across the state, country and world.
POSITION SUMMARY This position is responsible for full-cycle accounts payable processing.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Perform 3-way match for vendor invoices, ensuring invoices are accurate and goods/services are received. Input all invoices, including utilities, in the database system. Monitor accounts to ensure that vendors are paid according to payment terms. Stay abreast of discount opportunities that can be used to reduce invoice amounts. Evaluate and reconcile vendor statements and manage inquiries and requests for missing invoices.
Review vendor balances and resolve issues. Research and resolve discrepancies for purchase orders, contracts, invoices or payments, including following up with internal departments or vendors for missing documents or goods/services in order to resolve payment disputes and overdue invoices. Routinely communicate with vendors via phone or email concerning payment information and disputes. Prepare and process weekly check runs. Provide recommendations on process improvements related to accounts payable.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS High School Diploma or GED
Five years’ accounts payable or accounting experience
Must be bondable.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Associate’s degree in Business, Finance or Accounting
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Ability to communicate at all levels within the organization. Critical thinking skills to identify the underlying principles, motivations, reasons or facts by breaking down information or data into separate parts. Strong customer service skills. Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills. The ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Excellent computer skills, including experience working with spreadsheet/database programs.
Open Until Filled: Yes
Rate of Pay: $31,239.00 - $37,479.00 per annum depending on experience
Special Instructions to Applicants: Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process. Official transcripts are required upon hire. Applicants may be subject to a background check.
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