Accounts Payable Specialist
Archdiocese of Detroit, Livonia, MI, United States
Position:
Accounts Payable Specialist
Location:
Livonia, MI
Job Id:
5175
# of Openings:
0
Department:
Business Office
Reports To:
AVP / Controller
Prepared Date:
March 2026
SUMMARY
The main point of contact for the university for all payment-related questions. Reviews and processes accounts payable in compliance with the accounting practices and policies of the university. Responsible for data entry, customer service and payment processing.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist the AVP / Controller in providing direction and vision for all activities related to AP including but not limited to data entry, payment processing and customer service.
Liaison between the business office and the university departments in troubleshooting operational payables questions, responding to concerns and solving problems.
Manage day-to-day activities of the accounts payable department: answering questions from vendors, monitoring workflows for issues, ensuring invoices move through queues in a timely manner.
Maintain vendor relationships; including discounts, finance charges, outstanding credit memos and past due invoices.
Evaluate and initiate emergency payables checks when needed.
Process highly sensitive and confidential documents on a daily basis.
Review, manage and reprocess returned checks and failed Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) payments.
Demonstrate ability to handle multiple demands effectively.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Demonstrated administrative and organizational skills.
Data entry experience.
Typing and spelling competency with grammar and proofreading skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proven ability to provide quality customer service.
Ability to work independently and organize own work.
Ability to prioritize workload.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Associate’s degree required, Bachelor’s degree preferred with at least one year accounting experience. Must be familiar with accounting software and relevant state and federal regulations. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to touch, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. May occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment is typical for a business office setting.
To Apply:
Interested applicants must complete the online application and submit a cover letter with teaching philosophy, curriculum vitae or resume, and contact information for three professional references to hrfaculty@madonna.edu.
Legal Notice
Madonna University reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Contact Information
Human Resources
12 State Street
Detroit, MI 48226-1823
hr@aod.org
313-237-5947
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Accounts Payable Specialist
Location:
Livonia, MI
Job Id:
5175
# of Openings:
0
Department:
Business Office
Reports To:
AVP / Controller
Prepared Date:
March 2026
SUMMARY
The main point of contact for the university for all payment-related questions. Reviews and processes accounts payable in compliance with the accounting practices and policies of the university. Responsible for data entry, customer service and payment processing.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist the AVP / Controller in providing direction and vision for all activities related to AP including but not limited to data entry, payment processing and customer service.
Liaison between the business office and the university departments in troubleshooting operational payables questions, responding to concerns and solving problems.
Manage day-to-day activities of the accounts payable department: answering questions from vendors, monitoring workflows for issues, ensuring invoices move through queues in a timely manner.
Maintain vendor relationships; including discounts, finance charges, outstanding credit memos and past due invoices.
Evaluate and initiate emergency payables checks when needed.
Process highly sensitive and confidential documents on a daily basis.
Review, manage and reprocess returned checks and failed Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) payments.
Demonstrate ability to handle multiple demands effectively.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Demonstrated administrative and organizational skills.
Data entry experience.
Typing and spelling competency with grammar and proofreading skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proven ability to provide quality customer service.
Ability to work independently and organize own work.
Ability to prioritize workload.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Associate’s degree required, Bachelor’s degree preferred with at least one year accounting experience. Must be familiar with accounting software and relevant state and federal regulations. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to touch, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. May occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment is typical for a business office setting.
To Apply:
Interested applicants must complete the online application and submit a cover letter with teaching philosophy, curriculum vitae or resume, and contact information for three professional references to hrfaculty@madonna.edu.
Legal Notice
Madonna University reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Contact Information
Human Resources
12 State Street
Detroit, MI 48226-1823
hr@aod.org
313-237-5947
#J-18808-Ljbffr