STRS Ohio, STRSThe State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS Ohio) is seeking an Account Payable Specialist to join its Finance Accounting Team.Established in 1920 and serving Ohio's educators, STRS Ohio is one of the nation's largest retirement systems serving over 500,000 active, inactive, and retired public-school teachers, and university faculty members, managing approximately $88 billion in assets and paying more than $7 billion in benefits annually.STRS Ohio provides a competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package including on-site parking, educational assistance, subsidized medical insurance, fully paid dental and life insurance, vacation and sick leave, retirement benefits and on-site fitness center. At STRS Ohio, you can experience rewarding work in a professional, business casual work environment. We welcome, celebrate, and promote respect for everyone. We are continually seeking bright and talented individuals to join our team.Compensation:$20.10 to $22.11/ hr.Work Schedule:8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday through Friday,e with potential two days a week remote work opportunity upon completion of training.General Summary:Under the direction of the manager, Accounting and Financial Reporting, prepare invoices and maintain documentation for accounts payable.Summary of Responsibilities:Prepare invoices in the cloud-based invoice system; ensure accuracy and completeness for manager approval.Enter invoice detail into the computerized accounts payable system.Understand general ledger expense accounts, departments and approval workflows.Prepare paid invoices and documentation to be imaged; file in the online invoice imaging site.Using documented procedures, select vendors for payment and initiate the cash disbursement.Maintain vendor file in accounts payable system, confirm accuracy of vendor's address, bank information and tax reporting status.Understand compliance issues around accounts payable processes (W-9, sales tax, discounts, taxable benefits and 1099's).The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by persons assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the persons so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision.Summary of Qualifications:Associate degree in finance or accounting preferred.Two to three years relevant experience required.General knowledge of spreadsheet software applications required.Familiarity with PeopleSoft and Workday general ledger, pension, and reporting systems preferred. Proven ability to transition to new software platforms preferred.Good oral and written communication skills required.Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with internal and external contacts required.Good organizational skills and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail required.Ability to work independently and in a team environment while meeting deadlines with minimal direct supervision required.We are an equal opportunity employer --- employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color or any other protected class.