Accounting Technician - Accounts Payable

Accounting Technician - Accounts Payable

Employer

Lenoir Community College
231 Highway 58 South
Kinston, NC 28502
Phone: 252-527-6223

Job Location

Lenoir Community College, 231 Hwy 58 South, Kinston, NC

Salary/Grade

$32,000 - $38,000 Annually

Benefits

State of NC

Job Category

  • Clerical

Application Period

Opens: Monday, May 16, 2022
Closes: Thursday, June 30, 2022

Target Start Date

Wednesday, June 1, 2022

Expected Work Hours

8 am-5 pm M-Th; 8 am-3 pm F

Employment Type

Full-time Position

Minimum Qualifications

  • High school diploma or general education diploma (GED) and related work experience or an associate's degree in accounting, business administration or a related field from a regionally accredited institution; bachelor's degree preferred
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
  • Excellent typing, public relations, communications and problem-solving skills
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
  • Working knowledge of the Datatel Colleague system preferred

Preferred Qualifications

  • High school diploma or general education diploma (GED) and related work experience or an associate's degree in accounting, business administration or a related field from a regionally accredited institution; bachelor's degree preferred
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
  • Excellent typing, public relations, communications and problem-solving skills
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
  • Working knowledge of the Datatel Colleague system preferred

Position Description

The Accounting Technician - Accounts Payable is responsible for the processing of all invoices and ensuring timely and accurate payment of invoices in accordance with the College's policies and procedures.

This position will remain open until filled.

The duties of the Accounting Technician - Accounts Payable include, but are not limited to:

  • Receive all incoming invoices and distribute to appropriate departments for approval
  • Receive, log, and distribute all incoming checks from mail daily
  • Verify, enter, and process data from all vendor invoices and check requests
  • Ensure that all submitted requests for payment have proper back-up documentation, accurate account coding, and required signatures for approval
  • Verify that transactions comply with financial policies and procedures
  • Perform duties which result in issuance of all non-payroll checks
  • Create and maintain vendor files
  • Assist in P-Card payment processing
  • Correspond with vendors and respond to inquiries
  • Maintain manual and electronic filing systems
  • Post transactions to journals, ledgers and other records
  • Research and resolve invoice discrepancies
  • Process 1099-MISC & 1099-NEC annually
  • Maintain accurate records for the College's club accounts
  • Serve as backup cashier as needed
  • Other duties and projects as assigned by the Controller and/or Senior Vice President of Administrative Services/Chief Operating Officer

Working Conditions

  • Typical office environment
  • Frequently sitting at a desk or workstation using a telephone, computer, keyboard, mouse and some standing and walking
  • Evening and/or weekend hours as assigned

Notice of Nondiscrimination

Lenoir Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College complies with existing federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination. The College prohibits discrimination against and/or exclusion from participation in any benefits or activities by any person, either on the staff and faculty or in the student body, on the grounds of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, political affiliation, or disability.

How to Apply

Job Post Contact

Lenoir Community College

humanresources@lenoircc.edu

Phone:  252-527-6223 Ext. 390

Fax:  252-233-6899