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MCLENNAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE TECHNICIAN in Waco, Texas
Application will not be considered until ALL required documents are received.
*POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED*
LOOKING FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO EXEMPLIFY OUR COLLEGE VALUES:
Communications:
We will be open and courageous in our communication with students and with one another. We will communicate decisions and the reasons for them. Excellence: We will strive for excellence in all that we do. We will actively plan for the future, seeking new and innovative ways to accomplish our mission. Inclusiveness: We will seek to appreciate and understand our students and each other, actively seeking different viewpoints. We will work to create a welcoming environment where our diverse community of students and employees learn, teach, and work together. Integrity: We will work with the highest level of integrity, taking responsibility for all of our actions. We will tell the truth and seek to be fair in our decision-making and actions. People: We will be honest, humble, respectful, and gracious to our students and to each other. We best serve our students, colleagues, and community when we work as a team.
GENERAL POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Accounts Payable Technician is responsible for ensuring that all expenditures comply with the Budget Administration Policy by checking documents for accuracy and completeness before payments are processed. This position involves managing requisitions, purchase orders, and vendor invoices, along with facilitating communication between employees and vendors. This position receives direction from the Sr. Accountant of Grants and General Ledger and exercises no supervision.
NOTE:
This is a security sensitive position, and an appropriate background investigation will be made on applicants being strongly considered for this position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Education:
Associate Degree from an accredited college or university. (a minimum of 12 college credits plus relevant work experience may be substituted for required degree)
Experience:
More than one year of work experience in an accounting or accounts payable office setting
SELECTION CRITERIA:
The cover letter should address how the following knowledge, skills, and abilities were acquired:
Knowledge of:
- Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and accounts payable procedures, including federal, state, and local policies, as well as campus-specific policies; 2. General ledger functions and MCC policy requirements, with familiarity in federal and state grant regulations as they relate to accounts payable; 3. Modern office practices and procedures;
Skills in: 4. Organization and attention to detail; 5. Prioritize multiple projects simultaneously to meet necessary deadlines; 6. Effectively utilizing standard office equipment and software, specifically Microsoft Office; 7. Communicating clearly and concisely, both in oral and written format;
Ability to: 8. Work independently, analyze data to draw sound conclusions, and assess and apply accounting procedures; 9. Successfully interpret and apply policies and procedures; 10. Demonstrate problem-solving skills to enhance day-to-day operations; 11. Performs well under time restraints; 12. Establish and maintain effective working relationships across campus and with vendors;
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Sedentary-Desk work; occasional field trips e.g. for college or program activates.
Minimal Hazard/Exposure-Standard office setting. At least minimal environmental controls are in place to assure health and comfort.
BENEFITS:
Health Insurance, retirement plan, sick leave, vacation, holidays. Eligible employees and dependents may take college courses tuition free. Participation in Medicare Part A, but not Social Security (FICA).
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Interested and qualified applicants should submit application materials to:
https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/mclennan
. NOTE: Finalists may be asked to participat in an in-basket exercise.
MCC uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. For more information visit
www.dhs.gov/e-verify
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Please feel free to contact this office regarding the status of your application.