Accounting Associate, Accounts Payable

Location: Chicago, ILJob Description:Responds to inquiries from, and provides appropriate guidance to, campus and external clients regarding requested transactional corrections to invoices and other accounts payable transactions.Processes corrections, ensuring any requested changes are properly approved, prepared, reviewed, and recorded according to institutional policies and procedures.Ensures quality of payment processing and reporting within assigned deadlines to avoid penalties.Provides consistent, quality customer service to the University community in facilitating customer transactions.Continuously seeks opportunities to make improvements of procedures and systems.Responds to and researches accounts receivable/payable inquiries including payments to vendors and reimbursements to individuals with guidance and direction from others.Collects, interprets, and performs routine analyses of payables data. Likely to act as an informal resource to associates with less experience.Performs other related work as needed.Preferred Qualifications:Education:Bachelor's degree, preferably in accounting or business administration.Experience:A minimum of two years business experience.Background in a customer service environment.Previous experience in a higher education institution.Technical Skills or Knowledge:Working with Oracle Cloud.Background working with Microsoft Excel, Word, and databases.Familiarity with administrative processes, procedures, and systems within a university setting.Skill and knowledge of computer tools including MS Office.Strong personal computer skills.Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and accounts payable practices/techniques.Working knowledge of interfaces between accounts payable and other financial systems.Preferred Competencies:Communicate effectively and professionally in writing, especially in email.Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.Participate as a team player and positively influence group activity.Project management and proven problem solving and analytical skills.Identify payment discrepancies and oversee all required research to resolve issues.Correspond with vendors and departmental administrators regarding payment information and problem resolution.Develop and complete departmental goals including identifying and implementing continuous improvement efficiencies.Application Documents:Resume/CV (required)Cover Letter (required)References Contact Information (3)(required)

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