Accounts Payable Specialist

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title

Accounts Payable Specialist

Union Level

Department

Financial Reporting

Campus

Stockton

Posting Number

201304174P

Full or Part Time

Full Time

Number of Months

12

Work Schedule

Position End Date

Open Date

09 / 24 / 2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

For Applicants Seeking Job Opportunities within the University

Internal : Internal applicants will be considered within the first five (5) business days of the posting period.

External : External applicants will be considered on the sixth (6) business day of the posting period.

Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for a visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Position Summary Information

Primary Purpose

Under general supervision, the Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible to perform University-wide accounts payable functions within the Budget & Finance Division in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, federal and state statutory regulations, and University business policies and procedures.

Essential Functions

General :

• Maintains a high level of customer service support for faculty, staff, students, and vendors.
• Provides guidance to faculty and staff on University policy and procedures as they relate to expenses for reimbursements, entertainment, procurement, and travel.
• Cross-trains with other Accounts Payable employees on all day-to-day functions in order to provide back-up support and guidance for all three campuses as needed.
• Serves as a key resource to the University community by providing University-wide training, guidance, and ongoing support on Accounts Payable policies, procedures, and systems.
• Monitors and responds to inquiries in the shared Accounts Payable email account.

Accounts Payable Processing :

Reporting and Compliance :

Technology :

University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Skills / Knowledge and Expertise :

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment / Work Week / Travel :

Work is primarily performed in a standard office environment with use of computer and phone. Work performed during standard business hours. Requires extended periods of sitting and repetitive hand / wrist motion while using computer keyboard and phone. Occasional walking across campus, climbing stairs, stooping and reaching. Constant spoken and written communication.

Hiring Range

$16.87 - $21.10 (We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.)

Background Check Statement

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.

AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement : University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven years.

Anti-Discrimination / EEO Policy Statement

University of the Pacific is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity across backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints. Pacific does not unlawfully discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex / gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability, or other legally protected characteristics or combination of such characteristics. While we strive to attract a broad and representative pool of candidates, all hiring decisions are made based on merit, selecting the most qualified individual for each position.