Accounts Payable System Administrator Business Services

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The

University of Montana

invites applications for an

Accounts Payable System Administrator

(Accounting Associate III)

in Business Services to provide financial services responsive to the needs of students, faculty and staff of The University of Montana. This employee must be able to examine, analyze and interpret accounting records and invoice for the purpose of completing transactions, giving guidance and preparing statements and reports. This employee must have advanced, general, and in some areas, specialized knowledge and understanding of University, State, and federal regulations, policies, and procedures necessary for examining, analyzing, and auditing all transactions for compliance and to help ensure there are no duplications, violations or fraud.

This position requires incumbent to develop a working knowledge of general business practices and principals in a higher education environment; Private/Public Sector accounts payable; basic knowledge in strategic sourcing and/or supply chain management experience; demonstrated contract review and analysis skills; understanding of Banner finance environment; and understanding of procure to pay processes and methodology.

Required Skills

Strong analytical skills, sound decision-making abilities, excellent attention to detail and pride in a well-executed finished product

Strong organizational and prioritization skills

Excellent verbal and written communications skills

Reading comprehension/critical thinking

Basic system administration skills

Prior software knowledge of Payables and Procurement systems

Strong customer service mindset

Considerable knowledge of research methods, data gathering and data analysis

Accounting and budgeting principles

Accounts Payable tools and technology

Mathematics

Communications and media

Understanding of electronic Accounts Payable environment

Understanding of Microsoft Office programs to include Outlook

Purchasing card knowledge of rules and regulations

Ability to listen and learn actively

Ability to effectively respond to sensitive issues, complex inquiries or complaints from stakeholders, co-workers, supervisor, and/or management

Ability to work independently, manage time well and find enjoyment working in a quality oriented fast-paced team environment.

Ability to establish working relationships with all levels of staff, management and vendors

Ability to learn quickly and manage through change

Ability to set priorities to meet deadlines and audit for exceptions against policies.

Ability to communicate accounts payable requirements to University departments

Ability to research payments on products and services for the University

Minimum Required Experience

High School diploma and two (2) years working experience in Business, Finance, Information Technology, or related discipline or equivalent relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

About the Business Services and UM

, and Missoula

The University of Montana Business Services provides information, resources and guidance for students and parents regarding student refunds, student financial accounts, student institutional loans and much more can be found at Student Account Services.

The University of Montana is flagship, research institution with approximately 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students. It is located in Missoula, a culturally vibrant community of about 75,000, surrounded by mountains and three rivers converge. Abundant recreational opportunities in surrounding state and national forests and nearby Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park complement a thriving intellectual atmosphere. The University of Montana offers eligible employees a generous benefits package that positively separates UM from other local employers and offers many programs and policies to support work-life balance for its employees.

The University of Montana is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action

: Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.

To learn more about the University of Montana, Missoula, and the State of Montana, please visit the links below.

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City of Missoula

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Missoula Area Chamber of Commerce

The State of Montana

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Position Details

Position Title:

Accounts Payable System Admin. (Accounting Assoc. III)

Position Number:

004770

Department:

Business Services

Work Schedule:

Full-time, 1.0 FTE (40 Hours a week), Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, 12 months/year.

Salary:

15.09/hr

Union Affiliation:

FOCUS-MFPE

Probationary Period:

Six months minimum

Benefits Include

Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.

Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the Offer of Employment In accordance with University regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference

Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. References:

References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing:

Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions. Employment Eligibility:

All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).

Company info

The University of Montana
Website : https://www.umt.edu