Accounts Payable Specialist Levels (I-Iv) (Multiple Vacancies)

The Controller's Office - Disbursements Services - Account Payable

This position is responsible for performing general disbursement-related responsibilities with a focus on processing payments, reviewing the exceptions, and supporting university-wide disbursement-related activities.

Examines, investigates, and validates basic eSettlement exceptions weekly. Analyzes and builds information based on query results to take corrective actions for all University voucher transactions. Provides preventive recommendations to reduce recurring exceptions.

Validates and coordinates voucher spreadsheet uploads for Disbursement Services, which includes the creation of basic cXML spreadsheet files.

Elevates non-standard questions, discrepancies, and issues through senior team members or management for resolution.

Processes basic wire payments. Verifies supporting documentation are consistent with the University’s payment request process and follows the appropriate application of Florida Statutes and Florida State University policy.

Reconciles basic employee cash advances; ensures cash advances are in compliance with the initial application/fund request and works closely with departments to take corrective actions. Provides additional support with disbursement-related services to include both Accounts Payable and Travel Services; analyzes AP automation and payment efficiency throughout University bill-paying sites.

Acts as a liaison to resolve issues between vendor, departmental representatives, and Procurement to ensure prompt payment. Participates in basic development, testing, and training needs for Disbursement Services along with ERP.

Bachelor's degree and two years of experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and six years of experience. (Note: a combination of post high school education and experience equal to six years.)

• Candidates with additional years of related experience will be considered for Accounts Payable Specialist roles level II- IV. Each level requires an additional two years of related experience.

• Ability to demonstrate effective customer service skills.
• Ability to demonstrate critical thinking based upon in-depth data, substantiating information, considering and respecting others' input personal values, and ethics.
• Ability to prioritize, organize and perform multiple work assignments.
• Ability to perform accurately in a detail-oriented environment.
• Ability to work well in a team environment ensuring that good working relationships are maintained.

The Controller’s Office offers career ladders for many of our positions which allow tenured employees promotional opportunities within their job. The successful candidate will be hired at the most appropriate level of Accounts Payable Specialist level I through IV, based on education and experience.

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Commensurate with education and experience; minimum salary $39,900.

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If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.
Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

This is an A&P position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

This position is based in Tallahassee and is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.

An Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer.

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