Accounts Payable Associate, University at Buffalo Foundation, Inc.
University at Buffalo (SUNY)
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Posted: 03-Mar-23
Location: Buffalo, New York
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 41084
Position Title: Accounts Payable Associate, University at Buffalo Foundation, Inc.
Posting Number: U230024
Employer: UB Foundation Activities
FTE: 1.00
Position Summary:
Your future begins here – great benefits, great people. Join us today! The University at Buffalo Foundation (UBF) is searching for a detail orientated, conscientious, customer service driven individual to join our team as an Accounts Payable Associate.
You will be responsible for processing disbursement vouchers for payment including auditing vouchers for compliance with donor, IRS and other externally imposed restrictions, adequate documentation, and business purpose, verifying availability of funds, mailing out checks and scanning vouchers.
The University at Buffalo Foundation (UBF) plays a vital role in helping UB establish, enhance, and expand its reputation as a leading public research university. As a private, independent organization, UBF assists in the acquisition of strategic assets, investing and providing resources, and providing a variety of services for the UB community.
Key accountabilities and responsibilities:
Process disbursements for payment including:
Auditing voucher for compliance with donor, IRS and other externally imposed restrictions
Auditing voucher for proper documentation and business purpose
Auditing voucher in accordance with University and UBF policies and procedures
Vendor Maintenance
Submit requests for new vendors with appropriate documentation
Submit requests for vendor changes
Customer Service Orientation including
Ability to communicate verbally, through email and in writing with account holders
Willingness to focus on customer service as a top priority
Ability to work with demanding account holders
Verification of Payroll
Approval of quarterly encumbrances
Approval of bi-weekly timesheets
Familiarity with State Purchasing system (Shop Blue) to:
Review/approve or reject purchase orders created by business units
Answer questions regarding use of Shop Blue process for regular disbursement requests
Audit and approve American Express purchasing card transactions
About The University at Buffalo The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America's leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.
Minimum Qualifications:
Associate's degree in accounting/business or equivalent accounts payable experience required. Customer service focus.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in accounting/business strongly preferred.
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is SUNY’s most comprehensive public research university, and an outstanding place to work. UB amplifies ambition for faculty and staff by offering endless possibilities to achieve more. Here, people from all backgrounds and cultures challenge and inspire each other to discover, learn and succeed. Dedicated staff and engaged faculty collaborate to further knowl¬edge and understanding, and develop tenacious graduates who are valued for their talents and their impact on global society.
UB is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.
University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.