Temporary Accounts Payable Representative

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About this opportunity:

What you'll do and what you'll bring:

Position Function:

Provide support for the operational functions of Accounts Payable in compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Process high-volume invoice batches from University Dining using financial ERP systems; ensure accurate coding, timely posting, and discount optimization; maintain and validate standing order data annually, ensuring alignment with fiscal year parameters and contractual terms.
• Execute check voids, reissues, and alternative payment options; process lost check requests via online submission platforms; update records across banking interfaces, financial systems, and digital imaging repositories; maintain data integrity within stale check tracking applications.
• Conduct monthly audits of departmental procurement card activity using financial reporting tools; validate receipt submission and policy compliance; analyze transactions for tax exemption status and required business justifications; communicate discrepancies and enforce corrective actions.
• Review and approve Non-PO payments within the University's procurement system in accordance with established policies and approval guidelines.
• Work on special projects for leadership within Controller's Office and Accounts Payable, including but not limited to reviewing policies and creating training material for campus training.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Up to eighteen months of education beyond high school with course work in accounting and/or bookkeeping or equivalent
• Over one through three years of accounting/accounts payable, data entry, bookkeeping, or related experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree in accounting
• Additional related experience

How to apply:

For inquiries, please contact:

Samantha Rowe, Director of Accounts Payable, at the following email address: srowe@bsu.edu

Please apply via the online Ball State University job portal.

Please list three professional references within the online application.

Supporting Documents Upload Instructions:

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Required Document:

* Resume

Optional Document:

* Cover Letterdetailing your qualifications for the position.