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Accounts Payable Analyst

Auburn
$39,130 - $76,190
parental leave, tuition assistance, retirement plan
United States, Alabama, Auburn
1550 East Glenn Avenue (Show on map)
Feb 24, 2025
Position Details
Position Information


Requisition Number S4270P
Home Org Name Procurement and Business Services
Division Name AVP, Financial Services/Controller
Position Title Accounts Payable Analyst
Job Class Code ED36
Appointment Status Full-time
Part-time FTE
Limited Term No
Limited Term Length
Job Summary
Auburn University's Procurement and Business Services seeks candidates for an Accounts Payable Analyst position to perform a variety of routine accounts payable duties with an established spending limit. This position is also responsible for the full accounts payable cycle including analyzing and approving invoices and payments for Procurement and Business Services. The Analyst is also responsible for, or assists with, taxable fringe benefit reporting and 1099 processing and reporting.

Why Should YOU Choose Auburn University?


  • Auburn University was named a "Best in Alabama" employer by Forbes! Our employee longevity speaks for itself, with employees staying an average of ten years.

  • Competitive state benefits including retirement plan vesting at 10 years of service, generous leave accrual, and parental leave opportunity.

  • Auburn University tuition assistance for yourself and your dependents. Employees can take 15 hours of classes for free, and dependents receive a 50% tuition waiver.


It's a Lifestyle: The Auburn/Opelika area is a page right out of Southern Living magazine with an idyllic small-town feel, perfecting a unique balance between a close-knit community and driving consistent growth and development. Paralleling the exponential growth of Auburn University, the Auburn/Opelika area boasts services and amenities that cater to any interest. We're proud of our top school systems, city services, award-winning restaurants, and the infectious spirit of life in a college town. You can find us nestled halfway between the beach and the mountains in a lower-cost-of-living area, two hours outside of Atlanta or Birmingham. If you're new to Auburn, we'd love to introduce you. If you're already acquainted with Auburn, we'll keep it simple: it's time to come home.
Essential Functions

  • Reviews, analyzes, evaluates, approves, or assists with a large volume of electronic invoices and payments while ensuring compliance with state spending policies and procedures. Such analysis includes, but is not limited to, the following: analyzes transactions for patterns in exceptions and utilizes independent judgment to approve or disapprove the request; identifies opportunities for increased efficiency, compliance, and cost-savings; investigates revenue opportunities such as early payment programs; and analyzes payment methods to ensure efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
  • Collaborates with units that lack compliance with current payment policies and procedures in order to provide additional training and support.
  • Ensures that proper coding, approvals, and required documentation are in place for the processing of a variety of payables, including vendor payments, travel reimbursements, human participant payments, and procurement card payments. Ensures compliance with University policies and procedures as well as applicable state and federal regulations. Keeps supervisor informed of any and all issues or anomalies that may arise.
  • Generates or assists with system reports to identify spending patterns and to ensure expenditures are within policy guidelines.
  • Coordinates and performs the flagging, reporting, and issuance of 1099 payments in compliance with IRS regulations.
  • Communicates with internal and external stakeholders on accounts payable matters to ensure compliance with all Auburn University policies, procedures, and state and federal laws.
  • Compiles or assists in reporting to Payroll the taxable fringe benefits paid by Auburn University and its institutionally-related foundations: Auburn University Foundation and Tigers Unlimited Foundation.

Minimum Qualifications


Minimum Qualifications
Level I:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Analytics, or related field plus 2 years of experience in accounts payable, invoicing, and other accounting functions.
  • The salary grade for this level is $39,130-$58,700
  • Typical salaries for this level are offered between $45,650-$52,170


Level II:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Analytics, or related field
  • 4 years of experience in accounts payable, forecasting, audit, and 1099 processing.
  • The salary grade for this level is $42,330-$67,730
  • Typical salaries for this level are offered between $50,790-$59,260

Level III:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Analytics, or related field
  • 6 years of experience in accounts payable, forecasting, audit, and 1099 processing.
  • The salary grade for this level is $47,620-$76,190
  • Typical salaries for this level are offered between $57,140-$66,670

Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications


Minimum Skills and Abilities

  • Demonstrated knowledge of accounting principles and practices to include internal controls and audit processes.
  • Strong analytical skills needed to find disparities and cost savings opportunities.
  • Working knowledge of IRS accountable plan rules and taxable fringe benefits.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of 1099 reporting and processing.

Minimum Technology Skills
Minimum License and Certifications
Desired Qualifications


Desired Qualifications
  • Excellent communications and critical thinking skills, professionalism, attention to detail, and analytical skills
Posting Detail Information


Salary Range $39,130 - $76,190
Job Category Business/Accounting/Finance
Working Hours if Non-Traditional
City position is located in: Auburn
State position is located: Alabama
List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position
Posting Date 02/24/2025
Closing Date
EEO Statement
AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/ EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/ EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the Auburn University community. Please visit their website to learn more.
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