Payables Processor

The Payables Processor is an integral member of the Procure to Pay team and plays a significant role in facilitating the department's success. The Payables Processor has a strong role in ensuring that payment documents are distributed and/or processed in a timely manner.

Ideal candidates should display courtesy, tact, consideration, and discretion in all interactions with other members of the Rice community and with the public.

Salary

$20.00 to $24.49 per hour, dependent upon experience and qualifications

Requirements

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• 5 years of office administration experience
  • In lieu of the experience requirement, additional related education, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year for year basis may be substituted
• Excellent knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, email, database software programs to complete work assignments
• Excellent attention to detail

Essential Functions

• Ensures that payment documents are distributed and processed in a timely manner
• Audits invoices to ensure precision of accurate keypunching
• May serve as the purchase agent
• Validates information from suppliers while reviewing supporting documentation
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Additional Functions

• Performs research on statements provided by suppliers
• Maintains confidentiality of organizational information
• Validates accounting codes

Preferences

• Accounts Payable Experience
• Oracle Experience
• Demonstrated success at critical thinking and basic accounting skills
• Strong ability to effectively and expertly communicate with suppliers, consultants, management and other clients both verbally and in writing

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