Full Time Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist Lorain County Community College is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to support the College's financial integrity and operational excellence. In this role, you will ensure accurate and timely vendor payments and employee expense reimbursements while maintaining transparent, compliant financial processes that support the College's mission and student success. Key Responsibilities: Process high-volume invoices in Oracle Cloud ERP, ensuring proper approvals, documentation, and compliance with College policies. Monitor payment timelines and resolve discrepancies with vendors and campus departments. Audit employee expense reports for accuracy, policy compliance, and supporting documentation. Communicate clearly and professionally with employees to resolve issues and discrepancies. Support annual Form 1099 reporting by reconciling payment data, verifying taxpayer information, and assisting with the distribution and filing of tax forms in accordance with IRS regulations. Partner with the Manager of Accounting to perform account reconciliations and transaction analysis to ensure General Ledger accuracy. Support financial, grant, and other audits by compiling requested documentation while ensuring Accounts Payable records meet College and regulatory compliance standards. Qualifications: Successful completion of at least three college-level accounting courses. Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Excel. Preferred Qualifications: College or business school graduate with a degree or certificate in accounting, business, or related field. Two years of experience in an accounting environment. Experience with Oracle Cloud ERP or a similar enterprise financial system. Starting at an hourly rate of $18.41, commensurate with experience, education, and established pay practices. Includes a comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, and vision coverage; participation in state pension programs or alternative retirement plans; tuition assistance; generous paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays); and access to onsite childcare, free parking and fitness facilities. The complete application file should include cover letter, resume, unofficial college transcripts (undergraduate and graduate), and 3 professional references which can be uploaded to the online application. Candidate selected will be subject to appropriate background checks before hire. About LCCC: Established in 1963, Lorain County Community College is the first community college in Ohio with a permanent campus. For six decades, LCCC has served the diverse needs of greater Lorain County region by providing affordable access to higher education and now serves approximately 13,000 students each year in certificate, associate, bachelor's and master's degree programs. Since 1963, one in four Lorain County residents have taken classes at LCCC and more than 43,000 have earned a degree. LCCC was recently ranked in the top 10% of most affordable colleges in the nation and more than 90% of LCCC graduates live and work in Northeast Ohio. 45% of Lorain County's high school graduates earn college credits through LCCC's high school dual enrollment programs. LCCC also partners with more than 700 employers and offers 170 industry-recognized credentials to better prepare the workforce for the future. LCCC is a dynamic, student-centered college intentionally designed to support individuals with balancing multiple roles on their path to college completion. 85% of LCCC students work while attending college, with majority working at least half-time. The average age of LCCC's students is 24, and many bring life experiences that include caring for dependents, serving in the military, or completing some prior college. Over 80% of LCCC students received financial assistance through grants and scholarships, and LCCC has been nationally recognized for holistic, fully integrated services and commitment to student success. Lorain County Community College seeks to hire and employ locally whenever possible. Employees should reside in Ohio, where they can be responsive to on-campus work requirements, and within a reasonable commuting distance of their work location. Job Identification 1915 Job Category Support 12 mo Posting Date 02/10/2026, 05:24 PM Job Schedule Full time Locations 1005 N Abbe Road, Elyria, OH, 44035, US

Created: 2026-03-04