Accounts Payable AnalystThe George Mason University Foundation, Inc. invites qualified candidates to apply for a full-time Accounts Payable Analyst position. George Mason University Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit foundation and a private corporation organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of George Mason University. The Foundation receives, manages, invests, and administers private gifts, including endowments and real property.This position also offers:Potential for flexible telework and hybrid telework schedulingCompetitive salaryOutstanding benefits including:Health & life insurance, multiple industry-leading retirement plans available including state VRS Hybrid Retirement Plan, accrued paid days off per year, paid holidays, paid winter break, paid sick leave, professional development, tuition reimbursement at GMU, and employee assistance programs.George Mason University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will enrich Mason's academic and culturally inclusive environment.About the Position:This position provides accounting and support to the Foundation's Associate Director of Accounts Payable, Assistant Controller and Controller, and the remaining members of the Foundation Business Office as needed. The position performs all functions of accounts payable to include processing of incoming vouchers, processing of checks and wires, organization of electronic files, supervising the Foundation's credit card system, and communication with Schools and Units. This position also serves as a complete backup for the other A/P analyst positions, on a regular basis.Responsibilities:Review, analyze, evaluate, and approve a high volume of vouchers and payments while ensuring compliance with GMUF policies and procedures;Ensure that proper approvals and documentation are received for all voucher types including vendor payments, travel reimbursements, other reimbursements, and scholarships;Maintain accurate and organized vendor records, including current IRS Form W-9;Maintain check registers after processed check batches are processed and posted in the accounting system;Process returned checks, adjustments, corrections and voids in a timely manner;Assist with annual audit as needed;Supervise the Foundation's Bank of America Works credit card system and serve as account administrator;Train new users and address cardholder questions as needed;Perform accounting review of coding and descriptions submitted by users and resolve discrepancies and ensure adequate support is provided;Perform bi-monthly credit card upload and monthly reconciliation of the liability account;Update and maintain all contract files;Organization of AP email and AP electronic files; andAssist in routine technology matters for the AP team.Required Qualifications:General accounting knowledge and experience;Demonstrated oral and written communication abilities;Requires a high level of communication skills to analyze or resolve issues;The individual must be organized and able to manage overlapping tasks;Knowledge of financial reconciliation and familiarity with accounts payable is beneficial;Ability to develop a clear understanding of Foundation and University policies;Ability to exercise considerable discretion and judgment in making recommendations related to the allocation of funds, payment rates, expenditures or investments;Ability to train others; andAbility to clearly interpret, evaluate, and communicate policy and procedure information is essential.Preferred Qualifications:1-3 years of demonstrated general accounting and administrative experience, preferred; andKnowledge of Abila MIP or Ellucian Advance, preferred.

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