Accounts Payable Clerk (R26-16)
About RF for SUNY at the University at Albany:
Employment is with The Research Foundation for the State University of New York, a private, nonprofit, educational corporation that provides essential sponsored program administration and innovation support services to SUNY faculty and students whose ideas and research generate ground-breaking discovery and translate to entrepreneurial and economic development opportunities for New York State.
Working at the SUNY Research Foundation for the University at Albany, you will be part of a team that provides essential services to the University as it moves to the front ranks of American higher education, supporting the advancement of education, research and discovery. The University at Albany, a nationally recognized research university with outstanding faculty, researchers and staff, offers challenging, exciting and rewarding careers to those who seek opportunities to grow and excel.
The University at Albany is at the forefront of innovation and exploration in a wide range of research areas, from the health sciences and engineering to the humanities and fine arts. UAlbany has been recognized as a Carnegie R1 research institution – one of the elite “very high research activity” doctoral universities as ranked by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
Job Description:
The Accounts Payable Clerk will perform accounts payable and transaction processing functions for Sponsored Programs Administration using the Jaggaer eProcurement system and the Research Foundation financial system. They will provide clerical and operational support related to the financial management of sponsored grants and contracts, ensuring transactions are processed accurately, timely, and in compliance with Research Foundation (RF), sponsor, and SPA policies and procedures.
Essential Functions
Accounts Payable & Jaggaer Transaction Processing
- Process accounts payable and related financial transactions for sponsored awards, including:
- Vendor invoices
- Jaggaer purchase order invoices
- Campus credit card (P-Card) and centralized billing invoices
- Campus Service Recharges
- Zero-dollar/clearing invoices
- Approved cost transfers and refund requests
- Review transactions in Jaggaer and the Research Foundation business system to ensure required documentation, approvals, and coding are complete prior to processing.
- Route transactions for appropriate approval within Jaggaer workflows and follow up to support timely payment processing.
- Ensure compliance with RF, sponsor, and SPA policies and procedures.
Records Management & Documentation
- Assist with the creation, maintenance, and organization of electronic and paper files related to awards, purchase orders, invoices, and payment documentation.
- Maintain accurate electronic files (including efile payments) and assist with records retention and off-site archiving in accordance with RF requirements.
- Customer & Stakeholder Support
- Receive and respond to or appropriately route inquiries from vendors, principal investigators, project staff, RF administrative offices, and University departments regarding invoices, payments, and Jaggaer-related transactions.
- Provide general guidance on transaction status, required documentation, and invoice submission processes.
General Office & Administrative Support
- Assist with general office duties as needed, including answering phones, opening and sorting mail, greeting visitors, scanning, copying, and other clerical tasks.
- Assist with additional duties as required to support SPA operations.
Other Duties as Assigned
As with all positions in SPA, incumbent may be asked to assist with duties outside those specifically listed based on operational needs. SPA reserves the right to reevaluate and reassign duties, either temporarily or permanently, in response to changing business requirements.
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School diploma required.
- Minimum of three (3) years of data entry, accounts payable, or related financial processing experience.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team
- Communicate clearly and professionally with diverse stakeholders
- Maintain strong organizational and attention-to-detail
Preferred Qualifications:
Proficiency with Microsoft Office or equivalent software suite; experience with financial systems or eProcurement tools (such as Jaggaer).
Additional Information:
Salary Range: $40,000 – $43,000 (DOE)
Link to posting: http://rfhr.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=199899
Federal law and regulations require notice to all prospective employees regarding crimes that have occurred on campus in the current three-year period. Please refer to the following website for the complete Annual Security Report (“Clery Report”): http://police.albany.edu/asr.htm
The Research Foundation for The State University of New York offers exceptional benefits such as healthcare, dental, vision, pension plans, competitive pay, generous paid time off, tuition assistance, life insurance and long-term disability insurance. The University at Albany offers a variety of performing arts, world class libraries, and competitive sporting events.
Application Instructions:
Persons interested in the above position should submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three work-related references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
URL: www.albany.edu/research-economic-development
As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, The Research Foundation for SUNY will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, criminal record, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status with respect to receiving public assistance, domestic violence victim status, a disabled, special, recently separated, active duty wartime, campaign badge, Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.
