Job Summary:

The Accounts Payable Specialist will have knowledge of Accounts Payable (AP) processing standards, as well as, time management and problem-solving skills. This individual will act as the liaison between Purchasing departments and assist with other department outreach to end-users and vendors. Additionally, the Specialist will be able to review and understand policies and implement that knowledge when processing AP transactions using New York State and/or SUNY Research Foundation ("RF") funding to ensure only proper charges and being paid and/or reimbursed.

This position will focus on a variety of AP tasks, including but not limited to, processing State and/or RF invoices, journal transfers, and credit holds. Other duties will be assigned, as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associates degree and a minimum of two years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable or a closely related field or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:

This individual will be someone who is a fast-learner, detail oriented and have the ability to work independently.

Work Days:

8:00am - 4:30pm, M-F

Message to Applicants:

Recruitment Office: Human Resources

Executive Order:

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.