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Accounts Payable Specialist

St. Norbert College · De Pere, WI · Full time

Posted Aug 24, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you had to tell someone their reimbursement did not follow policy.

What they are checking: Holding policy firmly while staying respectful with employees and students asking to be repaid.

What would you do

A department head is upset because a vendor has not been paid on time. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Calm problem-solving and clear communication about what is holding the payment up.

You get a request to change a vendor's bank account by email. What do you do?

What they are checking: Fraud awareness and verifying changes through a known contact before updating payment details.

How do you manage a big stack of invoices at month end without making mistakes?

What they are checking: Prioritizing and staying accurate when volume spikes during month-end and year-end close.

About the work

Walk me through how you audit a payment request before you pay it.

What they are checking: Checking authorization, documentation, general ledger coding and policy, which the posting lists as core duties.

Tell me about your experience processing payments or setting up suppliers in Workday or a similar system.

What they are checking: Familiarity with computerized accounting systems, which the posting requires at least two years of.

Which suppliers get a 1099-NEC versus a 1099-MISC, and how do you make sure you have the right tax information?

What they are checking: Understanding of tax compliance and W-9 collection, which drives year-end 1099 accuracy.

How do you catch duplicate invoices before they are paid?

What they are checking: Controls and attention to detail that prevent overpayments and wasted college funds.

What is unclaimed property, and why does an organization have to report it?

What they are checking: Awareness of a compliance task the posting mentions and the reasons behind state reporting rules.

How do you help auditors when they ask for support for year-end payments?

What they are checking: Organized records and audit work papers that make the external audit go smoothly.

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The full job description

As published by St. Norbert College.

St. Norbert College (SNC), a nationally ranked, private, Catholic, liberal arts college, is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist. This position is responsible for all aspects of the non-payroll payment process, ensuring supplier invoices and employee/student reimbursements are paid in a timely manner. This is an on-site position requiring regular attendance on-campus. Specific responsibilities: • Process non-payroll payments in Workday. • Audit all non-payroll payments to ensure they have proper authorizations, proper documentation, are charged to appropriate general ledger accounts, and comply with College policies. • Resolve payment issues with other departments and outside companies. • Create and maintain Suppliers in Workday. • Research account activities per Budget Supervisors' request. Prepare year-end audit work papers and assist external auditors with annual audits. • Maintain knowledge of tax compliance requirements relating to accounts payable. Prepare 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC tax forms and submit to recipients and IRS. • Assist the Accountant with unclaimed property reporting. ​ • Serve as backup for the Accountant. • Perform additional duties as assigned. Required Minimum Qualifications: • Associate's Degree in Accounting or similar experience • At least 2 years' experience using a computerized accounting system. • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. • Strong interpersonal, communication, conflict-resolution, and customer service skills. • Ability to multitask, prioritize, meet deadlines, and exercise sound judgment. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Apps. Proficiency with Workday is a plus. The College may consider any equivalent amount of credentials, licensures, training, or experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of this job. Benefits package: The College offers an outstanding benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance; retirement plan; paid time-off and tuition waiver. Application instructions: Applications will be reviewed as they are received, with Monday, September 7 , being a preferred consideration date. Please submit a cover letter and resume with your application. St. Norbert College (SNC), a Catholic, Norbertine, and Liberal Arts College, provides an educational environment that fosters intellectual, spiritual, and personal development. As the only Norbertine institution of higher learning in the world, our roots, traditions, and commitments create a unique and enriching educational experience for our students. At SNC, our commitment to communio – the Norbertine ideal of a community united as one – is grounded in the principles of dignity, truth, and justice. Consistent with these principles, St. Norbert is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We seek those who will embrace our mission and commitment to building a vibrant, inclusive, and spiritually engaged community ( https://snc.edu/mission ). Non-Exempt Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the job if work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the job. Percentage of time may vary widely depending on the needs of the position during any particular time period. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

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