Accounts Payable Specialist
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Job Title: Accounts Payable Specialist
Department: Controller''s Office
Campus Location: Main Campus
FLSA Status: Nonexempt/ Hourly
Position Type/ Work Schedule
About Us
Colorado College is a nationally recognized, residential liberal arts college with 2,100 students from around the world. Employees set the stage for student success by bringing their diverse experience and knowledge to the table. The college actively promotes a dynamic and inclusive environment in which students and employees of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives can learn and work.
Job Summary
The Accounts Payable Specialist supports the College''s financial operations through the accurate, timely, and compliant processing of accounts payable transactions. This role serves as a key resource for purchasing, P-Card administration, vendor management, payment processes, and customer service while supporting strong internal controls and effective financial stewardship. Responsibilities within these functional areas may be assigned, redistributed, or shared among team members based on business needs, workload, staffing levels, and individual expertise.
Responsibilities
Accounts Payable & Disbursements:
Process vendor invoices, employee reimbursements, cash advances, and other disbursements in a timely and accurate manner.
Ensure appropriate approvals, account coding, policy compliance, tax reporting requirements, and effective internal controls while resolving payment issues and supporting month end and audit activities.
Monitor pre-paid invoices and generate journal entries as required. Support vendor maintenance.
Procurement & Purchasing Support:
Support procurement processes by reviewing and processing purchase requests, purchase orders, and related documentation for compliance, accuracy, approval requirements, and budget considerations.
Provide guidance to departments on procurement procedures and support purchase order management throughout the procurement lifecycle.
Payment Programs Administration:
Support administration of P-Card, purchasing platforms, and related payment programs by reviewing transactions for compliance, coding accuracy, receipts, approvals, account maintenance, reporting, and issue resolution.
Support onboarding, access, account maintenance, reporting, and resolution of exceptions or discrepancies.
Customer Service & Financial Operations:
Serve as a resource for vendors and campus departments regarding accounts payable, purchasing, procurement card, and related financial processes.
Provide guidance and training, assist with testing and implementation of system enhancements, resolve complex issues, support reconciliation, account analysis, and related accounting activities while maintaining a high level of customer service.
Collaboration Skills:
Communications regarding interpretation of policies may be made after discussion of different points of view. Work may require providing advice to others outside direct reporting relationships on specific problems or general policies.
Technical Knowledge:
Work requires intermediate skills and knowledge in approaches and systems, which support the design and implementation of major programs and/or processes.
Minimum Qualifications
One year of relevant work experience may be substituted for one year of required education (OR) one year of relevant academic coursework beyond the minimum requirement may be substituted for one year of required professional experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Applicants are welcome to apply even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications. We value diverse perspectives and encourage individuals with a genuine interest in the role to submit their applications.
Other Position Details:
Application Instructions
To help us stay connected with you throughout the hiring process, we encourage you to apply using a personal email address instead of a Colorado College email address.
In alignment with our commitment to reduce potential bias in hiring, applicants may redact any information that discloses their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation from educational institutions on resumes, certifications, transcripts, or other application materials. There will be no penalties for the omission of such information.
Anticipated Hiring Salary Range:
What We Offer:
As part of the total compensation for Staff and Faculty roles, we offer a competitive benefits package including:
Benefits and Wellness Information:
Please refer to our Benefits Page
Explore the Department: The Finance and Administration division provides the highest level of service to students, faculty, staff and its community partners by anticipating and sustaining foundational, operational and financial resources. Through ethical and strategic principles, we uphold the mission and priorities of Colorado College. To learn more about Colorado College''s Finance Department, visit https://www.coloradocollege.edu/offices/finance/
Accommodation Statement:
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Colorado College's policies, if you have a disability and would like to request accommodations to support your application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at HR@coloradocollege.edu as early as possible. Positions may close on the listed deadline or, if posted as continuous, may close without prior notice.
E-Verify Information:
This organization participates in E-Verify. For more information, visit www.e-verify.gov
Leave Information:
Please refer to https://www.coloradocollege.edu/basics/welcome/leadership/policies/vacation-leave-and-accrual.html
| Location | Colorado Springs, CO |
| Salary | $23.08–$27.70 Per Hour |
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