Accounts Payable Specialist I

National University

Accounts Payable Specialist at National University processing vendor requests and invoices. Provides administrative support and maintains vendor interactions.

Posted 7/17/2026contractRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $23 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in Accounts Payable processes, including vendor invoice management, payment processing, and reconciliation. Possesses strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively engage with vendors and stakeholders while maintaining compliance with organizational policies.

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Accounts Payable ManagementVendor Invoice ProcessingERP Software ExperienceMicrosoft Office Suite ProficiencyBasic Accounting Principles

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Hard Skills

Vendor Invoice ManagementPayment ProcessingReconciliation ActivitiesCredit Card Program AdministrationAccounting PrinciplesExpense Reimbursement ProcessingDocument ReviewVendor OutreachTax Document AccuracyProblem-Solving

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsEffective CommunicationTeam CollaborationAdaptabilityIntegrity

Tools & Technologies

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) SoftwareMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Outlook

Certifications & Qualifications

Associate Degree in Business AdministrationAssociate Degree in Accounting

Industry Keywords

Accounts PayableVendor ManagementExpense ReimbursementBudget AuthoritiesCost Centers

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

With direct supervision, the Contractor Accounts Payable Specialist processes vendor requests, vendor invoices and employee expense reimbursements in a timely manner
Supports credit card program administration, including payment processing and reconciliation activities
Provides administrative and accounting support, and serves as a vendors’ main point of contact for questions related to payments and invoices
Maintains general knowledge of cost centers, spending categories, and budget authorities
Processes incoming physical and electronic mail; disperses invoices to team members
Reviews and prepares reconciliations of vendor invoices and statements to include investigation of past due balances on invoices; discusses discrepancies with vendors and reports progress to management
Will assist management with making corrections to accounts when necessary
Processes and monitors credit card payments in accordance with established policies and payment schedules
Reviews and reconciles credit card transactions, ensuring supporting documentation is complete, accurate, and compliant with organizational policies
Assists with creating new vendors in the system
Ensure accuracy of vendor tax documents
Participates in various vendor outreach campaigns
Research invoices for contracts and PO’s; works with functional departments to ensure all required documents are obtained for timely payment
Provides excellent customer service to all stakeholders, including vendors, facilities, and colleagues
Escalates issues with Accounts Payable Manager and budget authorities when appropriate

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate degree in Business Administration or Accounting, or related field, or one (1) to two (2) years’ relevant experience in an account payable and/or accounts receivable role using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software
Ability to participate as an active team member of department and organization and work toward a common goal
Ability to maintain job related, social, organizational, and ethical norms
Accepts personal accountability; supports honesty and respect towards others, the company, and oneself
Develops new insights into situations; encourages new ideas and innovations
Ability to modify work approach to achieve a goal; open to change and new information; adapts to new information, changing conditions or unexpected challenges
Basic knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and processes as it relates to accounts payable
Proficient in prioritizing work to meet deadlines; maintains flexibility in the work environment in accordance with the organization’s values
Ability to safeguard information; strong integrity, professionalism, good judgment, and problem-solving skills
Intermediate use of computers and Microsoft Office Suite Applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individual of constituencies in a diverse community listening sensitively, adapting communication to audience, consistently open, honest, and candid when communicating with others
Demonstrated written communication
Work independently and foster a cooperative spirit within a large and/or small team of diverse cultures across a remote organization

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family