Accounts Payable Specialist

STRS Ohio, STRS STRS Ohio is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join the Finance/Accounting team. Established in 1920 and serving Ohio's educators, STRS Ohio is one of the nation's largest retirement systems, serving over 500,000 active, inactive, and retired public-school teachers, and university faculty members, managing approximately $96.9 billion as of June 30, 2024, in assets and paying more than $7 billion in benefits annually. STRS Ohio provides a competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package including on-site parking, educational assistance, subsidized medical insurance, fully paid dental and life insurance, vacation and sick leave, retirement benefits and on-site fitness center. At STRS Ohio, you can experience rewarding work in a professional, business casual work environment. We welcome, celebrate, and promote respect for everyone. We are continually seeking bright and talented individuals to join our team. Compensation: $24.95 - $28.07/ hr. Work Schedule: 8:00am-5:00pm Monday through Friday (Onsite) General Summary: Under the direction of the manager, Accounting and Financial Reporting, prepare invoices and maintain documentation for accounts payable. Summary of Responsibilities: Prepare invoices in the cloud-based invoice system; ensure accuracy and completeness for departmental processing and approval. Ensure proper processing of accounts payable transactions through proper use of general ledger expense accounts, departmental classifications and approval workflows. Support accurate and timely payments of purchases through the procurement lifecycle, including contracts, requisitions, spend authorizations, purchase orders and receipts. Using documented procedures, select vendors for payment and initiate the cash disbursement. Maintain vendor file in accounts payable system, confirm accuracy of vendor's address, bank information and tax reporting status. Evaluate travel invoices for compliance with the State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS Ohio) travel policy and procedures. The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by persons assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the persons so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of associates under supervision. Summary of Qualifications: High school education or equivalent required. Associate degree in finance or accounting preferred. Two to three years relevant experience required. Familiarity with enterprise accounts payable system, general ledger, pension, and reporting systems preferred. Proven ability to transition to new software platforms preferred. Experience with Workday a plus. Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with internal and external contacts required. Good organizational skills and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail required. Proven ability to operate Microsoft Office programs and standard office equipment required. Excellent work record of attendance, punctuality and the ability to maintain a flexible work schedule to meet business needs. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Statement State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status, disability, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, or caregiver status, in making employment-related decisions about an individual. ADA Statement STRS Ohio is committed to ensuring access, inclusion, and reasonable accommodations across all its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. STRS Ohio associates are highly talented, customer service-oriented professionals. Interested in current or future opportunities with STRS Ohio? Create an account and complete the online application. We are an equal opportunity employer employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color or any other protected class. Resumes and applications are retained on file for consideration for at least six months from the date of receipt. STRS Ohio is one of the nation's leading retirement systems, serving about 500,000 active, inactive and retired Ohio public educators. Operating under the guidelines of Chapter 3307 of the Ohio Revised Code as enacted by the Ohio General Assembly, STRS Ohio is legally separate from and fiscally independent of state and local governments. Click here to learn more about STRS Ohio's mission and vision, history, assets and funding, workplace culture and investment in Ohio.