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Emory University

Accounts Payable Coordinator - Financial Operations

🇺🇸 Atlanta, GA

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Finance

🗓️ July 14th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Emory University is hiring an Accounts Payable Coordinator - Financial Operations. The role involves overseeing daily accounts payable operations, directing staff, processing vendor charges, auditing, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining records while supporting training efforts.

Highlights

  • Manages accounts payable staff and daily operations.
  • Directs processing and auditing of accounts payable paperwork.
  • Assigns vendor numbers and handles customer inquiries.
  • Analyzes and reconciles vendor statements and discrepancies.
  • Processes stop payment requests and coordinates check voids with Accounting.
  • Maintains required files and records for accounts payable.
  • Assists in training new staff members.
  • Requires three years of accounts payable or related experience and a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Role operates on a hybrid remote work model with required residence in Georgia and flexible campus commuting.
  • Position falls under the Financial Operations department within Emory University's Executive Vice President division.

Accounts Payable Coordinator - Financial Operations Full Description

Discover Your Career at Emory University: 
Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community. Description: 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Oversees the daily operations of and provides direction to accounts payable staff.
  • Directs the processing of paperwork for accounts payable charges.
  • Assigns vendor numbers and oversees auditing, data entry, mail distribution and customer inquiry responses.
  • Analyzes vendor statements, reconciles discrepancies and acts as a resource to vendors and the campus community in resolving issues.
  • Processes stop payment requests and works with Accounting to void checks.
  • Maintains required files and records.
  • Assists with training new staff.
  • Performs related responsibilities as required. 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • A high school diploma or equivalent. Three years of accounts payable or related experience.
NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs.  Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee. Additional Details: 
Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

Emory University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at 404-727-9877 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.