Accounting Specialist - Accounts Payable

Accounting Specialist - Accounts Payable

Salary

$15.00 - $19.69 Hourly

Location

4800 W 4 Mile Road Grayling, MI

Job Type

Part-time

Job Number

21-00197

Division

Business

Department

Finance

Opening Date

05/01/2026

• Description
• Benefits
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Description

Kirtland Community College is looking for assistance in our Business Office with accounts payable, vendor disbursements, and other accounting functions.

The Accounting Specialist - Accounts Payable position ensures accurate and timely payments, maintains strong internal controls, and provides exceptional customer service to internal departments, vendors, and external stakeholders.

Duties

• Convert authorized requisitions into formal Purchase Orders, acting as the primary point of contact for departmental procurement needs.
• Review, verify, and process invoices and check requests for accuracy, compliance, and appropriate approvals.
• Oversee intake of invoices, efficiently routing them to appropriate departments to secure necessary authorization.
• Reconcile vendor statements and respond to vendor inquiries to resolve discrepancies in collaboration with vendors and internal staff.
• Process bi-weekly check runs and ACH transfers while ensuring proper documentation and authorization.
• Maintain historical records and files for compliance and auditing purposes.
• Practice effective monitoring to ensure payments are disbursed in a timely manner.
• Provide training and guidance to staff on accounts payable procedures, forms, and policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Business, Accounting, or a Related Field.
• One to three years of related experience (or a combination of experience and education commensurate with the requirements of this position).
• Knowledge of basic accounting.

Supervision - Works under the general supervision of the Director of Finance.

Attendance - Individuals in this position are expected to be available Monday through Friday at the Grayling campus.

Working Conditions - Conditions are those of a typical office environment, which requires frequent communication with external vendors and colleagues, and the ability to enter data and written communications in electronic format in a timely manner.

Benefits for this position include:

Paid Time Off

Bereavement Leave

Pension or Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan

One Tuition-Free class per semester (subject to qualifications)

01

Do you possess an Associate Degree in Business, Accounting, or a Related Field?

• Yes
• No

02

How many years of experience do you possess in accounting?

Required Question

Employer Kirtland Community College

Address 4800 W 4 Mile Road

Grayling, Michigan, 49738

Phone 989-275-5000

Website https://www.kirtland.edu/