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Grand Canyon Education (GCE) is a rapidly growing educational service company that has long been an industry leader in providing educational, operational and technological support services to the post-secondary education sector. Formerly part of Grand Canyon University (GCU), GCE still works closely with GCU to benefit thousands of students, families and the local inner-city community. We put people first, drive innovation, and do good in the community that we live and work in.
The Finance team is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join the team. This hybrid role will be responsible for processing invoices, reconciling accounts and ensuring timely payments to vendors. This position is only open to Arizona residents.
What you will do:
Codes all invoices into proper accounts for payment.
Inputs invoices for payment into accounting software.
Audits purchasing cards transactions and identifies issues, discrepancies, errors, etc. and resolves or elevates to management
Processes expense reimbursements.
Prints various accounts payable reports and maintains accounts payable files and records.
Responds to, researches and resolves vendor inquiries with regard to accounts payable issues.
Reconciles vendor statements.
Prepares analysis of accounts as required.
Assists with monthly financial closings.
What you will have:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Some college-level accounting courses is preferred.
Minimum 2 years accounting/accounts payable related work experience.
An equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience and education may be substituted upon supervisor’s approval.
Why work at GCE:
Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings plan.
Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays.
Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events.
Free covered parking.
We also offer full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program.
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