Senior Accounts Payable Representative - Finance Division
As a Senior AP Representative, you will be responsible for assisting the Accounts Payable (AP) senior manager in ensuring effective and efficient daily operations of the department, proper internal controls of the AP function, and provide guidance and mentorship to the AP representatives. Additionally, you will perform the core functions of AP as needed for domestic and international campuses.
Core responsibilities include:
- Customer Service - Research and resolve accounts payable issues with campus and external representatives of the University. Answering questions and responding to requests. Maintain the department's AP Help Box and respond to all inquiries within the department's identified SLA, maintain an orderly inbox and provide accurate and clear responses.
- Assist in oversight of day to day operations of AP representatives as assigned by the AP senior manager and serve as a back-up as needed and assigned.
- Train the AP staff when learning new tasks and will take on an active role when rolling out University initiatives to ensure the AP Staff is well trained and informed.
- Ensure all documented AP processes and procedures are followed. If a process is not documented, create the appropriate documentation.
- Identify recurring invoice, payment and supplier issues and present solutions to AP senior manager
- Process Invoice and credit memo processing in multiple Systems, which includes: Triage invoices in Perceptive Content and Brainware to ensure invoices are accurately processed to reflect content of the invoice.
- Accurately enter and review Payment Form invoices in Oracle - you will enter, review and manage manual payments.
- Complete bank returns, vendor statement review, and vendor and campus refund checks.
Adaptability, excellence and passion are vital qualities at Carnegie Mellon. We are searching for a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners with a high level of integrity. We seek someone who shares our values and will support the university's mission through their work.
You should demonstrate:
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong customer service skills
- Process Improvement
Qualifications:
- HS Diploma or GED
- At least three years Accounts Payable experience
- A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered
Requirements:
- Successful completion of a pre-employment background check
Additional Information:
- Sponsorship: Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work for CMU in the United States. CMU will not sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. The university is not a qualifying employer for the STEM OPT benefit: only the 12-month OPT may be used to work at Carnegie Mellon.
- Work Schedule: May be asked to complete assigned tasks outside of normal working hours ad hoc and overtime may be required during peak processing times, e.g., monthly AP closing, fiscal year end closing, etc.
Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits.
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At Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package when extending offers of employment. Beyond credentials, we evaluate the role and responsibilities, your valuable work experience, and the knowledge gained through education and training. We appreciate your unique skills and the perspective you bring. Your journey with us is about more than just a job; it's about finding the perfect fit for your professional growth and personal aspirations.
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Location
Pittsburgh, PAJob Function
Accounts PayablePosition Type
Staff - RegularFull Time/Part time
Full timePay Basis
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