Payroll and Accounts Payable Specialist

This position is responsible for supporting the accurate and timely processing of payroll and accounts payable functions. This role ensures compliance with organizational policies, internal controls, and applicable regulations while maintaining a high level of confidentiality and attention to detail. The position serves as a key contributor to the organization’s financial operations by ensuring employees and vendors are paid accurately and on schedule, while also providing customer service in the form of information and support to OCCC departments and vendors.

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High School Diploma/GED

Minimum (3) years’ full-time administrative experience working in an office environment.

Knowledge:
Accounts payable processes and procedures

Fundamental accounting principles and practices

Financial systems and ERP platforms (e.g., Ellucian Colleague, PeopleSoft)

Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and Access

Skills:
High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Strong organizational and time management skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and financial systems

Ability to manage and prioritize high-volume workloads effectively

Abilities:
Research, analyze, and resolve discrepancies related to invoices, payments, and payroll transactions

Communicate clearly and professionally, including in high-pressure or sensitive situations

Work efficiently and accurately in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

Maintain strict confidentiality of financial and employee information

Exercise sound judgment and problem-solving skills in resolving financial discrepancies

Collaborate effectively with internal departments and external vendors

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
The work is sedentary work which requires the person in this position to occasionally exert up to 10 pounds of force to grasp, lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required

This position requires the person to frequently communicate with and listen to vendors, administration, faculty, staff, students, and others to perform the essential functions of the position; must be able to exchange accurate information in various situations.

This position requires the person to frequently remain in a stationary position.

This position requires the person to frequently operate a computer, other office machinery, and mobile devices to perform the essential functions of the position.

This position requires the person to frequently operate equipment that involves repetitive motions of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

This position requires the person to frequently position self to access materials that may be above head or at ground level.

This position requires the person to judge, observe, and assess the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work assigned or to make general observations.

Work is performed in an indoor office setting.

Work is performed during normal office hours.

Associate’s Degree

Minimum (3) years’ full-time administrative experience working in an office environment including experience with accounts payable, payroll, Ellucian Colleague, and Peoplesoft.

Compliance training as assigned by institution

Monday-Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm

Applicants are to thoroughly complete the electronic application and attach the required documents: cover letter, resume and transcript if applicant has obtained a conferred degree

Applicants who do not attach the required documents will not be considered for the position.
Applicants needing assistance may call Human Resources at 405.682.7542.