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Carnegie Mellon University's Finance Division provides financial management, enterprise planning and stewardship in support of education, research and strategic goals of the university. By providing data, insight, and analysis, we assist leadership and the university community in the financial decisions that fulfill its mission while maintaining a position of financial strength.

Carnegie Mellon University's Finance Division is searching for an Accounts Payable Representative to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in an interesting and challenging work environment. You will contribute to the department by providing support by performing all accounts payable functions, including, but not limited to data entry, research and payment of supplier invoices, and supplier checks returned, and researching supplier statements.

Your core responsibilities will include:

• Researching and resolving accounts payable issues with campus and external representatives of the University, including maintaining the Oracle Holds report for the associated range of suppliers.

• Answering the telephone and responding to customer requests via email and/or telephone, validating supplier information to be added to the Oracle supplier table, and backing up others within the department when needed.

• Handle other general accounts payable responsibilities as assigned.

• Must be available to complete all assigned tasks outside of normal working hours., as requested.

• During month-end and fiscal year-end closes, must make manager aware if you will not be available outside of working hours.

• Overtime may be required during peak processing times, e.g., monthly AP closing, fiscal year end closing, etc.

Flexibility, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within the Finance Division. Inclusion, collaboration and cultural sensitivity are valued competencies at CMU. Therefore, we are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required

• 1-3 years of accounts payable experience required

• A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.

Requirements:

• Successful background check

Additional Information:

• Work Posture: This position is operating on a hybrid schedule, with an on-campus/in office presence two days a week.

• Typical Work Schedule: Monday-Friday from 8:30-5:00pm. An alternate work schedule allowing for evening and weekend hours will be required on occasion.

• Sponsorship: Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work for CMU in the United States. CMU will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity.

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