Accounting Coordinator-AP

Essential Functions:

• Compiles and sorts document, such as invoices and checks, substantiating business transactions
• Tracks due date of invoices for timely payment and use of discounts for early payment
• Verifies, allocates and posts details of business transactions, payable into accounts payable subsidiary of general ledger from documents such as sales slips, invoices, receipts, check stubs and printouts
• Reconciles processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balance due
• Prepares checks for disbursement to vendors and maintains invoices, checks, statements, reports, and other records, of vendors and payments
• Distributes student refund or employee reimbursement checks to business office and mails remaining checks to vendors

Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and fax machines.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position requires:

Ability to sit for extended periods of time using a computer or in meetings. Ability to be mobile between building floors and across campus. Ability to lift boxes of materials up to 25 lbs. and to use a telephone on a frequent basis. Flexibility to work weekends and/or evenings as necessary. Ability to lift files and file boxes, open filing cabinets and bending as necessary.

Desired Education, Skills, and Experience: High School Diploma with two years of training in accounting preferred. Two years of experience in accounts payable and bookkeeping. Knowledge of computerized accounts payable systems and data entry. Ability to work independently of direct supervision. Problem-solving skills and excellent communication skills.

Barton College is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff, and student body and welcomes all applicants. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Any claims of discrimination for Title IX or otherwise should be directed to our Director of Title IX & Campus Relations, Corey Coley, at P.O. Box 5000, Wilson, NC 27893, or at 252-399-6319 or cocoley@barton.edu.