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Accounts Payable Specialist

Come Grow With Us

Grand Canyon Education (GCE) is a rapidly growing educational service company that has long been an industry leader in providing educational, operational and technological support services to the post-secondary education sector. Formerly part of Grand Canyon University (GCU), GCE still works closely with GCU to benefit thousands of students, families and the local inner-city community. We put people first, drive innovation, and do good in the community that we live and work in.

What you will do:

Codes all invoices into proper accounts for payment.
P-Card Administration
Inputs invoices for payment into accounting software.
Audits purchasing cards transactions and identifies issues, discrepancies, errors, etc. and resolves or elevates to management.
Processes expense reimbursements.
Prints various accounts payable reports and maintains accounts payable files and records.
Responds to, researches and resolves vendor inquiries with regard to accounts payable issues.
Reconciles vendor statements.
Prepares invoice deduction notices as necessary.
Prepares analysis of accounts as required.
Obtains revenue by verifying transaction information; computing charges and refunds; preparing and mailing invoices; identifying delinquent accounts and insufficient payments.
Assists with monthly financial closings.

What you will need:

Computer proficiency with other MS Office Suite software.
Knowledge of automated accounting/financial software systems.
Basic math aptitude.
Knowledge of accounting or accounts payable principles.
Good communications skills.
Good interpersonal skills with ability to work well in a team environment.
Ability to prioritize work with good time management skills and ability to cope with changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Good customer service skills.
Must pass a pre-employment background investigation.

Why work at GCE:

Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings plan
Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays
Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events
We also offer full-time employees, their spouses and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program