Accounts Payable Analyst jobs in Alabama

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Accounts Payable Analyst
  • Auburn
  • Auburn, AL FULL_TIME
  • Position Details
    Position Information

    Requisition Number S3534P
    Home Org Name Procurement and Business Services
    Division Name AVP, Financial Services/Controller
    Position Title Accounts Payable Analyst
    Job Class Code ED36
    Appointment Status Full-time
    Part-time FTE
    Limited Term No
    Limited Term Length
    Job Summary
    Auburn University's Division of Business and Finance seeks candidates for an Accounts Payable Analyst position to perform a variety of routine accounts payable duties with an established spending limit. This position is also responsible for the full accounts payable cycle including analyzing and approving invoices and payments for Procurement and Business Services. The Analyst is also responsible for, or assists with, taxable fringe benefit reporting and 1099 processing and reporting.

    Why Should YOU Choose Auburn University?
    • Auburn University was named a "Best in Alabama" employer by Forbes! Our employee longevity speaks for itself, with employees staying an average of ten years.
    • Competitive state benefits including retirement plan vesting at 10 years of service, generous leave accrual, and parental leave opportunity.
    • Auburn University tuition assistance for yourself and your dependents. Employees can take 15 hours of classes for free, and dependents receive a 50% tuition waiver.
    It's a Lifestyle: The Auburn/Opelika area is a page right out of Southern Living magazine with an idyllic small-town feel, perfecting a unique balance between a close-knit community and driving consistent growth and development. Paralleling the exponential growth of Auburn University, the Auburn/Opelika area boasts services and amenities that cater to any interest. We're proud of our top school systems, city services, award-winning restaurants, and the infectious spirit of life in a college town. You can find us nestled halfway between the beach and the mountains in a lower-cost-of-living area, two hours outside of Atlanta or Birmingham. If you're new to Auburn, we'd love to introduce you. If you're already acquainted with Auburn, we'll keep it simple: it's time to come home!
    Our Commitment: Auburn University is committed to a diverse and inclusive campus environment. Visit auburn.edu/inclusion to learn more about our commitment to expanding equity and inclusion for all.
    Essential Functions
    • Reviews, analyzes, evaluates, approves, or assists with a large volume of electronic invoices and payments while ensuring compliance with state spending policies and procedures. Such analysis includes, but is not limited to, the following: analyzes transactions for patterns in exceptions and utilizes independent judgment to approve or disapprove the request; identifies opportunities for increased efficiency, compliance, and cost-savings; investigates revenue opportunities such as early payment programs; and analyzes payment methods to ensure efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
    • Collaborates with units that lack compliance with current payment policies and procedures in order to provide additional training and support.
    • Ensures that proper coding, approvals, and required documentation are in place for the processing of a variety of payables, including vendor payments, travel reimbursements, human participant payments, and procurement card payments. Ensures compliance with University policies and procedures as well as applicable state and federal regulations. Keeps supervisor informed of any and all issues or anomalies that may arise.
    • Generates or assists with system reports to identify spending patterns and to ensure expenditures are within policy guidelines.
    • Coordinates and performs the flagging, reporting, and issuance of 1099 payments in compliance with IRS regulations.
    • Communicates with internal and external stakeholders on accounts payable matters to ensure compliance with all Auburn University policies, procedures, and state and federal laws.
    • Compiles or assists in reporting to Payroll the taxable fringe benefits paid by Auburn University and its institutionally-related foundations: Auburn University Foundation and Tigers Unlimited Foundation.

    The full job descriptions for each level can be found here:

    Level I:
    https://www.auburn.edu/administration/human_resources/compensation/ccp/jd/ed36.pdf?time=20240411104146

    Level II:
    https://www.auburn.edu/administration/human_resources/compensation/ccp/jd/ed37.pdf?time=20240411104146

    Level III: https://www.auburn.edu/administration/human_resources/compensation/ccp/jd/ed38.pdf?time=20240411104146
    Minimum Qualifications

    Minimum Qualifications
    Level I:
    Four-year degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Analytics, or related field plus 2 years of experience in accounts payable, invoicing, and other accounting functions.
    The salary grade for this level is $37,000-$55,500
    Typical salaries for this level are offered between $43,167-$49,333


    Level II:
    Four-year degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Analytics, or related field plus 4 years of experience in accounts payable, forecasting, audit, and 1099 processing.
    The salary grade for this level is $40,000-$64,000
    Typical salaries for this level are offered between $48,000-$56,000


    Level III:
    Four-year degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Analytics, or related field plus 6 years of experience in accounts payable, forecasting, audit, and 1099 processing.
    The salary grade for this level is $45,000-$72,000
    Typical salaries for this level are offered between $54,000-$63,000
    Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

    Minimum Skills and Abilities
    • Demonstrated knowledge of accounting principles and practices to include internal controls and audit processes.
    • Strong analytical skills needed to find disparities and cost savings opportunities.
    • Working knowledge of IRS accountable plan rules and taxable fringe benefits. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
    • Demonstrated knowledge of 1099 reporting and processing.
    Minimum Technology Skills
    Minimum License and Certifications
    Desired Qualifications

    Desired Qualifications
    • Excellent communications and critical thinking skills, professionalism, attention to detail, and analytical skills
    Posting Detail Information

    Salary Range $37,000 - $72,000
    Job Category Business/Accounting/Finance
    Working Hours if Non-Traditional
    City position is located in: Auburn
    State position is located: Alabama
    List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position
    Posting Date 04/12/2024
    Closing Date
    EEO Statement
    Auburn University is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus environment. Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.



    AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
    Special Instructions to Applicants
    Quick Link for Internal Postings https://www.auemployment.com/postings/44667

     

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Accounts Payable
  • K&R Staffing HR Consulting LLC
  • Mobile, AL FULL_TIME
  • We are looking for a skilled Accounts Payable Clerk to be responsible for processing all invoices received for payment and for undertaking the payment of all creditors in an accurate, efficient and ti...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Accounts Payable
  • Snelling - Birmingham
  • Bessemer, AL FULL_TIME
  • SNELLING is recruiting for an Accounts Payable guru for a manufacturing company in the Bessemer area! Full time position with a starting pay of $18.00-20.00/hr to start, with increases and great benef...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Accounts Payable
  • Industrial Chemicals
  • Hills, AL FULL_TIME
  • Summary: Compiles and maintains accounts payable records by performing the following duties. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Sets up and main...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Accounts Payable
  • Southeastern Extrusion & Tool
  • Florence, AL FULL_TIME
  • Southeastern Extrusion and Tool, Inc., established in 1971, is the largest independently owned and operated manufacturer of Aluminum extrusion dies and tooling in North America. SET employs 150 employ...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Accounts Payable Administrator
  • JLM Strategic Talent Partners
  • Tillmans, AL FULL_TIME
  • WHO IS JLM STRATEGIC TALENT PARTNERS & WHAT IS OUR ROLE We partner with National & International prime contractors to provide them with qualified talent they can trust. We accomplish this by sourcing ...
  • 17 Days Ago

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Income Estimation for Accounts Payable Analyst jobs
$37,634 to $48,240

Accounts Payable Analyst
Review and correct discrepancies in accounting documents, reconcile and balance accounting reports.
July 17, 2021
Assist with various projects including, but not limited to, vendor master integration, payables recovery research and resolution, aged item resolution and inquiry management.
June 30, 2021
Performs the analysis and interpretation of data, which will include partnering with various departments to deliver reporting needed.
June 12, 2021
Complete billbacks of invoices that are paid on behalf of multiple entities, such as the corporate credit card, gas cards for vehicles, workers compensation insurance, Home Depot card, and UPS.
May 16, 2021
Develop and publish AP analysis to identify issues such as incorrect unit price, variance discrepancies, goods not received, duplicate invoices to enable AP and Purchasing collectively resolving them on a timely basis.
May 11, 2021
Provide assistance with processing of expense reports for reimbursable cash expenditures and preparation of year-end information package for financial statement and corporate tax return.
April 25, 2021
Prepare financial reports, summaries, trends and variance reports to support internal and external reporting requirements and presentations.
March 19, 2021
Reconciles processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances.
December 13, 2020