Concordia University, Nebraska, an institution of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, believes, teaches, and confesses that the Holy Scriptures are the inspired, inerrant, and infallible Word of God. As people called by the Holy Spirit through the Gospel to saving faith in Christ Jesus, the Word of God guides all we do in leading, teaching, and learning. Concordia equips students for lives of learning, service, and leadership in the home, church, and world.

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Concordia University is needing an Accounts Payable Specialist who wants to be a part of this mission. The main campus (and this role) is located in Seward, Nebraska. If you thrive in a Christian atmosphere and community-driven environment, you will enjoy Concordia University's community feel. If you want to learn more about Concordia University, Nebraska, please visit www.cune.edu.

The primary function of this position is recording all university invoices and check requests for payment, and management of the university's purchasing card program. This is a full-time hourly (non-exempt) position with full-time benefits. Must be at least 19 years of age to apply.

1. Reviews paper-based expense reimbursements submitted for payment; verifies all information.
2. Reviews check requests and other related documentation for completeness and compliance with university financial policies, procedures and contractual requirements.
3. Matches invoices to purchase orders. Monitors blanket orders and notifies departments of balances. Performs calculations to determine appropriate payment schedules, amounts and make modifications as necessary. Reviews unpaid purchase orders and follows up to ensure invoices are processed in a timely manner.
4. Follows up on account statements and other discrepancies regarding payment of accounts and serves as liaison between departments and vendors in the resolution of problems and inquiries.
5. Maintains documentation files on payments.
6. Processes daily/weekly Miscellaneous Accounts Receivable payments to include the Journal Voucher and bank deposit creation.
7. Enter new vendor information into computer and monitors duplicates in the system.
8. Maintains W-9 files. Ensures W9/W8 are received and performs TIN matching to verify vendor W9 information prior to payment.
9. Reports all payments made to Independent Contractors to the State of Nebraska as new hires.
10. Follows up on outstanding checks and voids/reissues checks as needed.
11. Serves as a plan administrator for the university's purchasing card program, Wright fuel card program and performs training for all new card holders and is the primary contact for problem resolution and inquiries.
12. Reconciles accounts payable related general ledger accounts to ensure balances are correct. Includes following up on employee cash advances and p-card reimbursements to the University.
13. Reconciles bank accounts as assigned.
14. On an as-needed basis, is responsible for the accurate and timely completion of all payrolls by performing as the back-up to the Payroll Administrator.
15. Performs the back-up payroll function on a regular basis to keep up-to-speed on the process and system.
16. Performs the payroll function in the absence of the Payroll Administrator.
17. Maintains University contract management software, including entry and updating of new and existing contracts.
18. Other duties as assigned.