Accounting Technician

Winston-Salem State University is seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused Accounting Technician to join our Accounts Payable team. This position is essential to maintaining the financial operations of the University by processing vendor payments, travel reimbursements, and ensuring compliance with University and State policies. Disbursement Services has fiscal responsibilities for the State and University and this position is intricate in the functions of this department. Vendor invoices are submitted via Pay Request, Campus Mail and/or USPS and this position is responsible for processing them for payment while adhering to policies and procedures. This position will be responsible for managing Chrome River (Travel), inputting invoices and credit memos using the University's eProcurement/ ERP Accounts Payable modules and purchase order matching functionality, analyzing and resolving unmatched invoices, working with the Purchasing Department on vendor statements, and collaborating with other departments to research items related to invoice discrepancies. The incumbent must possess the ability to promote a positive work environment, the spirit of cooperation and support for co-workers, and professionalism within the organization when interacting with internal customers, external suppliers, and business partners.

Why Join WSSU?
Winston-Salem State University offers a vibrant, mission-driven environment where your work supports educational success and community engagement. As part of the Accounts Payable team, you'll help ensure timely and accurate financial service delivery across campus.

Accounts Payable function is to ensure all vendors and external stakeholders payments are processed timely and accurate.

Lowery Street, Room 101

High school diploma or equivalency and one year of experience in accounting work; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
Optional Guidelines:
* Contributing: High school diploma or equivalency and two years of experience in accounting work.
* Journey: High school diploma or equivalency and three years of experience in accounting work. Associate's degree in business administration or accounting.
* Advanced: Bachelor's degree in business administration or accounting; or Associate's degree in business administration or accounting and one
year of experience

12 months

Please Note: A criminal background check will be conducted on candidate finalist prior to the offer of employment.

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and T&E requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. The application must be competed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered.

Failure to complete the application completely may result in you not being considered for the vacant position.

Your application for the position will not be complete until you receive an online confirmation number at the end of the process of applying for a position.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at OHR@wssu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodation in the application and interview process, please call 336-750-2834

This position must be familiar with all of the module systems to process payments efficiently. The complexities of these systems requires pre-auditing of invoices to verify completeness and accuracy.

This position will be responsible for the check run cycles which generates vendor payments.

This position responds to campus inquiries and requests concerning State and University Rules and Regulations; requires thorough knowledge of these policies and procedures and ability to explain to University family as well outside vendors.

Must possess analytical skills to research payment issues and an understanding of the retrieval of information from the BANNER system.

This positions communicates with departments as well as vendors to resolve issues with problem and/or past due invoices. Requires daily follow-up calls, emails, letters, etc. to expedite payment.

Responsible for scanning and indexing documents into BANNER Xtender for purpose of viewing by University Personnel.

Responsible for purging and relocating check copies into storage at the end of each fiscal year.