What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Analyst position at Delta State University?
Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title
Accounts Payable Analyst
Working Title
Accounts Payable Analyst
Position Type
Staff
Department
Procurement and Auxiliary Services
Posting Number
201201588
Full or Part Time
Full Time
Benefit Eligible
Yes
If Other, Please Explain:
Tenure/Non-Tenure Track
Non-Tenure Track
Salary Basis
12 month
If Other, Please Explain:
Position Summary Information
Responsibilities
Review purchase order invoices and process for payment. Collaborate with university personnel to determine need to travel advance, issue travel advance, and control status of return. Process employee travel reimbursements for payment. 100% monthly audit for UMB procurement cards, according to the State Procurement Laws, and processes for payment. Troubleshoot procurement card issues. Acts as liaison between cardholders and DFA. Distributes procurement cards to cardholders, maintain procurement card applications, user agreements, and other related forms. Create new vendor numbers. Maintain paid files. Initiate bi-weekly accounts payable check run. Assist with filing and processing incoming mail. Oversee the rental vehicle account and Fuel Man account. and procurement card application and user agreement files. Assist annually with 1099 process, year-end process, record retention, and audits. Assist university personnel by answering phone calls and emails quickly. Take on other duties as assigned in a collaborate environment.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Experience with Banner software, Microsoft Office products, procurement card management, and accounts payable duties preferred.
- Familiarity with university setting and professional experience in a comparable environment preferred.
- Must be a Certified Mississippi Purchasing Agent (CMPA) or be willing to become a CMPA within one year of hire date.
Salary
Commensurate with experience and qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- High School or GED required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment, prioritize tasks, and handle multiple work requests simultaneously.
- Requires a reliable, hardworking, proactive, detail-oriented person with effective written and verbal communications skills.
- Proficient in bookkeeping, computer, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in a collaborative team environment and desire to learn new skills.
- Capable of working independently and within a team.
Preferred Qualifications
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please include the names and contact information of 2-3 references. If you would like to add a letter of recommendation please upload them with your application under optional documents. You may also have them emailed to DSUHRJobs@deltastate.edu. Once letters are received we will add them to your application materials.
Additional Information
This position is on-site at Delta State University and not eligible for remote work.
Posting Detail Information
Open Date
03/24/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- DSU Employee
- DSU Job Website
- Invited by Department to Apply
- MS State Employment Service
- HigherEdJobs
- Chronicle of Higher Education
- Diverse Issues
- really.com
- Other
- * Will you now or in the future require "sponsorship" for an employment based visa status?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Letter of Reference 1
- Letter of Reference 2
- Letter of Reference 3
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Other Document
