Specialist, Accounts Payable

Specialist, Accounts Payable Salary: $15.60 - $21.90 Hourly Location: Bradenton Job Type: Department: Accounting and Payroll Job Number: 202300376 Closing: Continuous Description SCF offers many benefits to our eligible employees from obtaining tuition scholarship for employees and eligible dependents, paid Life Insurance, matching Florida Retirement System (FRS) contribution, complimentary access to Wellness activities, paid sick and vacation time, four-day work week during June and July, paid winter break, access for eligible dependents to our on-campus Collegiate School and many more! Visit our https://scf.edu/Administration/HumanResources/Benefits/default.asp for benefit details Job Summary Perform accounts payable duties which include processing and paying vendor bills. Requires excellent customer service skills with attention to problem solving and communication. Assists the Manager with maintaining records and employee/vendor accounts and with stop pay and financial/accounting duties. NOTE: Job descriptions and essential functions are subject to change due to advances in technology, utilization of work force, and other factors which may impact the College's need to modify position requirements. This position is a career-level position and is eligible for veteran preference. If you qualify, please complete the Veteran Preference section of the application and attach a copy of your DD214. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The following listing of essential job duties indicates the general nature and level of work required in this job. This is not designed to be a comprehensive listing of all the activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required in this job. Individuals assigned to this job may be asked to perform other duties as required. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job. Applicants may be asked to demonstrate any or all of the following duties: • Enters invoices for payment, processes checks and direct deposit vouchers and researches disbursement transactions at various stages in the disbursement cycle. • Calculates and prepares sales tax records and reports for monthly submission to taxing authority. • Reviews travel authorizations/vouchers to insure they are complete and that all calculations are accurate. • Assigns routine transaction codes by referring to lists, manuals, or other reference sources. • Assists employees/vendors in resolving account issues such as refunds, travel reimbursement, and vendor payments. Communicates new procedures to constituents in person when appropriate, as well as through displays, phone and written correspondence. • Compiles and analyzes financial data and prepares reports for external vendors as required. • Trains employees in other departments in processes and procedures for financial function, and/or use of College financial data process system. • Annually prepares or assists in preparing tax forms for calendar year end, such as 1099's. • Performs other duties as assigned. Job Qualifications The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Education/Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and three (3) years' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. • Supervisory Experience: This job requires no supervisory experience. • Language Ability: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. • Math Ability: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. • Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram/chart, or schedule form. • Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, Internet, database and e-mail software. Proficiency with current College database, e-mail and other required software essential within three months of hire. • Certificates and Licenses: No certifications needed. Responsibility for People and Property: The job has no responsibility for people or property. Responsibility for Communication: • Internal Contacts: This position has routine contact with all levels of College staff and/or students. • External Contacts: Position has frequent contact with vendors and or general public. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use manual dexterity, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color and ability to adjust focus. Supplemental Information In addition to satisfactory performance on all of the essential job duties and responsibilities for this job, all State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees must fulfill the following basic performance expectations: Attendance Standards: State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees are expected to attend their work assignments and schedules at all times, in accordance with College Rules and Procedures. Training: State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees are expected to attend College-provided training sessions and meetings when deemed necessary. Continuous Improvement: State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees are expected to give attention to continuous assessment and improvement of the position's assigned set of duties and responsibilities. Pre-Employment Screenings: Requires successful completion of criminal background screenings and employment reference checks. Statement of Non-Discrimination: State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota does not discriminate on the basis of sex, pregnancy, race, religion, age, national origin/ethnicity, color, marital status, disability, genetic information or sexual orientation in any of its educational programs, services and activities, including admission and employment. Direct inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies to: Equity Officer, 941-752-5599, 5840 26th St. W., Bradenton, FL 34207. To apply, visit: https://apptrkr.com/6180681 Copyright ©2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. https://www.jobelephant.com/ jeid-1de3a43336ac874a91359f6815eb2146