Job Summary
Accounts payable is responsible for processing invoices and payments to vendors on a daily basis by following the established procedures with accuracy and in a timely manner.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and process invoices that result in payment to vendors and employees.
- Reconcile daily cashiering receipts and prepare bank deposits.
- Prepare daily journal entries.
- Reconcile petty cash fund.
- Reconcile vendor statements.
- Respond to all vendor inquiries.
- Maintain fixed asset records including additions, disposals, and transfers.
- CIP/Project Tracking.
- Experience in general accounting practices.
- Knowledge of Excel, Word, Internet including email, or other database skills.
- Filing, record keeping, 10-key calculator.
- Good communication skills a must.
- Must have a strong work ethic and lead by example.
- Must be a professional, credible and respected representative of the institution internally and in the community.
- Demonstrated willingness and ability to act ethically and socially responsible.
- Must be able to lift more than 50-lb. objects; frequent bending, stooping, and walking.
- Can be exposed to a variety of weather conditions for periods of time.
- Ability to communicate in a courteous manner
- Other duties as assigned by Vice President of Fiscal Affairs or his/her designee.
Qualifications
- Required: Business Degree or Accounting.
- Preferred: 2-4 years experience.
- Strong verbal skills
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Interpersonal skills
- Confidentiality
- Word processing and spreadsheet skills
- Accounting skills
About Oklahoma Panhandle State University (OPSU): OPSU is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is the first public Hispanic Serving Institution in Oklahoma. The university is a baccalaureate degree granting institution located in Goodwell, Oklahoma. Rooted in “Progress through Knowledge,” OPSU is committed to promoting excellence in the preparation of students for success in a global community. Our university achieved multiple rankings by the 2023 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings: #3 Best Value Regional Colleges West; #8 Top Public Colleges for the Western Region; and #17 Best Regional Colleges West. U.S New and World Report also recognized OPSU as one of the top ten universities in Oklahoma, standing out of our affordable tuition rates.