Accounts Payable & Vendor Management Associate
Maine Community College System
Augusta, ME
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JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Augusta, ME
POSTED
5 days ago
please see: https://joblink.maine.gov/jobs/1322585
Accounts Payable & Vendor Management Associate
The Maine Community College System (MCCS) is looking for a full-time
Accounts Payable and Vendor Management
Associate. Under the direction of the Comptroller the Accounts Payable
and Vendor Management Associate assists with
the management of accounts payable functions for the MCCS System Office
and The Foundation for Maines Community
Colleges. Duties include verifying and processing invoices, entering
data into accounting software, handling vendor
inquiries, managing check runs, and maintaining digital and paper
records. The role also supports vendor setup and
stale-dated payment resolution. Additional responsibilities include mail
distribution, building liaison duties, and
purchasing functions such as bid administration and vendor selection.
This position consistently exercises sound
judgement on and an in-depth understanding of generally accepted
accounting principles and a working understanding
of accounting processes and internal controls.
The Accounts Payable and Vendor Management Associate is within the MSEA
Support Services Unit with an anticipated
pay range of 16. MCCS offers a full suite of employee benefits including
health, dental, vision and life insurance,
retirement savings, flexible savings accounts, employee assistance
program, tuition waivers, 529 education plan MCCS
matching grant and paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
The required minimum qualifications include an associates degree in
accounting or business and up to four years of
relative work experience.
The required knowledge, skills, and abilities include, but are not
limited to, the following:
Knowledge of accounting systems and accounting principles and
procedures.
Knowledge of accounts payable processing.
Ability to analyze and draw conclusions from financial data.
Ability to perform detailed work involving written and/or numerical data
and make mathematical calculations
rapidly and accurately.
Strong computer skills in the area of word processing, spreadsheets, and
various database systems.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and work both independently and in
collaboration with others.
For more information about this opportunity and others, please scan the
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upload your cover letter, current resume/CV, including names and contact
information for three
professional references, and official transcripts when you complete the
online application. Search will
remain open until the position is filled.
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MCCS is an Equal Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are
committed to creating an inclusive and non-discriminatory environment
for
all employees. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified
individuals with disabilities upon request. For more information, please
contact
the MCCS Affirmative Action Office (207)629-4000. TTY Dial Maine Relay
711.
Date Posted: March 24, 2026
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