About the Position 

An Accounts Payable Specialist ensures payments are processed with accuracy for all suppliers and financial aid student refunds.  

 What You’ll Do

1. Examine, maintain, and track all supplier invoice documentation for compliance and accuracy with organization policies and procedures.

 

2. Review and research problem invoices and statements and/or supplier records as outlined by department operating procedures, and as requested by management.  

 

3. Consult with suppliers and internal business units on routine inquires and resolution of discrepancies.  

 

4. Act as a liaison in receiving and distributing financial aid checks and/or student refund checks when necessary; communicate the status of student refund checks and financial aid checks to department personnel upon request.

 

5. Provide support and financial system training to internal business units, as needed.

 

6. Perform other duties as assigned or apparent.

 

NOTE:  The Primary Accountabilities above are intended to describe the general content and requirements of the position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties.  Incumbents may perform all or most of the Primary Accountabilities listed above.  Specific goals or responsibilities will be documented in incumbents’ performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents’ immediate manager.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

 MINIMUM EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:

 • High School Diploma or equivalent.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

 • Two years accounts payable and customer service experience preferred.

• Ability to navigate the appropriate systems to retrieve or research information as described above.

• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a timely and effective manner.

• Possesses sufficient oral, written and interpersonal communication skills to communicate general accounting information to internal and external customers.

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University of Phoenix is an Equal Opportunity employer. 

If you are an active-duty military member seeking employment when off-duty, compliance with Department of Defense Joint Ethics Regulation, 5500-7-R, is required prior to starting employment with University of Phoenix. You are advised to contact your base Judge Advocate General to seek such approval and answer any questions.