Accounts Payable Staff Accountant

The Accounts Payable Staff Accountant will be responsible for accurately maintaining financial records related to accounts payable, managing vendor processes, and submitting invoices for payment through the applicable systems. Reporting to the Director of Finance, this individual will ensure efficient invoice processing, timely payments and accurate recording of financial transactions while keeping detailed and organized records of vendors. This role will collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with financial processes and procedures.

• Set up vendors in the accounting and payment systems
• Vendor maintenance and additions
• Review, code and submit vendor invoices for payment
• Verify the accuracy of invoices
• Apply invoices to the correct projects and accounts in the accounting system
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies
• Respond to and resolve inquiries from vendors and internal staff
• Track the value of supply and materials inventories
• Maintain accurate supply lists
• Credit card reconciliation and recording
• Backup to AR function
• Backup to Payroll function
• Assist and support other accounting projects and tasks as assigned
• Make journal entries as required to book accruals and prepayments
• Generate accounts payable reports as required

• Minimum qualifications include an associate’s degree preferably in accounting; two years’ experience in an Accounts Payable or similar role; and/or equivalent experience
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and practices
• Proficiency with accounting systems, QuickBooks Online highly preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills

The hiring range for this position is $60,000-$65,000 annually depending on level of experience. This role is also eligible to participate in a group and individual performance-based incentive compensation plan.

The Accounts Payable Staff Accountant is a non-exempt employee of the Kenan-Flagler Business School Executive Education, LLC, an affiliated organization of UNC-Chapel Hill. This position is not a University of North Carolina or State of North Carolina position.

Please visit our Career Opportunities page: https://execdev.unc.edu/careers/. This position requires a resume and cover letter. Applications will be accepted through March 15, 2025.

UNC Executive Development partners with clients to transform leaders and their organizations to the benefit of society. Our mission is to build and inspire business leaders to make the world a better place. We collaborate with many client organizations, including Fortune 500 companies and governmental organizations, to drive long-term impact. As part of UNC-Chapel Hill’s Kenan-Flagler Business School, we are an internationally recognized leader in executive education.

At UNC Executive Development, we understand that recruiting the most exceptional talent to join our team is vital to our success, which is why we offer a generous benefits package, including group health, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) matching plan, life insurance, paid holidays and time-off, as well as group and individual incentive compensation plans.

Kenan-Flagler Business School Executive Education, LLC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status.