Accounts Payable Agent - HigherEdJobs

Role Title
Administrative & Office Specialist III

Posting Number
0122511

About Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech, founded in 1872 as a land-grant institution, is currently ranked as a Top 30 Public University by US News & World Report and a Top 30 Public Research University by the National Science Foundation. Through a combination of its three missions of learning, discovery, and engagement, Virginia Tech continually strives to accomplish the charge of its motto: Ut Prosim (That I May Serve). As the Commonwealth's most comprehensive university and its leading research institution, Virginia Tech serves a diverse population of 30,000+ students and 8000+ faculty and staff from over 100 countries, and is engaged in research around the world. Invent the Future at Virginia Tech.

Position Summary
The Accounts Payable Agent independently ensures accurate and timely preparation of purchasing documents, travel requests and reimbursements, GE Corporate Card reconciliations, and payment of invoices for The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center. Responsibilities include wage payroll and salary overtime entries into Banner; enters new employees into the TimeClock system; develops and updates operating procedures for the Accounting Department at IVTSCC ensuring University, State and Benchmark audit requirements are met. Serves as a back up for other positions including Accounts Receivable, Income Audit, and Bookkeeping. Assists Hotel Controller with special projects.

Required Qualifications
Previous accounting experience with demonstrated knowledge of standard accounting practices and procedures; proficiency in basic word processing and spreadsheet packages; experience providing administrative support; ability to communicate effectively with hotel guests, hotel employees, hotel department heads, vendors, and all levels of the University community; ability to maintain confidentiality, prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines and work with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications
Degree in accounting, business, or a related field and/or related accounting courses; knowledge of University accounting policies and procedures, or extensive accounts payable experience; experience developing operating policies and procedures; familiarity with a variety of computer software such as Microsoft Office products, University Banner Finance, University Banner HR system, and TimeClock payroll system; University payroll experience.

Employment Conditions
Must have a criminal background check

How to Apply for this Job
Interested applicants should complete an online application at http://www.hr.vt.edu/employment/, posting #0122511.

Employee Category
Staff (Salary)

Appointment Type
Regular

FLSA Status:
Non-exempt: Eligible for overtime

Academic Year or Calendar Year
Calendar Year

Percent Employment
Full Time

Advertised Pay Range
Commensurate with Experience

Department
The Inn at Virginia Tech

College / Sr. Management
Vice President - Outreach & Intnl Affairs

Work Location
Blacksburg

Work Schedule:
M-F

Job Posting Date
10-18-2012

Job Close Date
11-01-2012

Restricted to university employees only?
No

Documents that must be associated with this posting
Resume/Curriculum Vita

Quick Link
listings.jobs.vt.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=196271

Virginia Tech has a strong commitment to the principle of diversity, and in that spirit seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations in the application process should notify the hiring department by the application deadline.

Source: http://www.higheredjobs.com/details.cfm?JobCode=175682999

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