Payments and Settlements Manager

Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce

. Serve as the University’s primary resource for daily payment settlement .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $54,616 - $100,493 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payment settlement processes, ensuring accurate and timely transaction processing, and effective communication with suppliers and stakeholders. Proficient in managing accounts payable functions and reconciling financial records within a higher education context.

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Accounts Payable ManagementPayment ProcessingAnalytic SkillsGoogle Workplace ProficiencyMS Office Suite Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Payment SettlementTransaction ProcessingGeneral Ledger AccountingSupplier Repayment ManagementVendor Refunds

Soft Skills

Oral CommunicationWritten CommunicationCustomer Service

Tools & Technologies

Google WorkplaceMS OfficeWorkday Financials

Certifications & Qualifications

Advanced DegreeProfessional Certification

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationAccounts PayableProcure-to-PayCash Account Reconciliation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the University’s primary resource for daily payment settlement
Ensure payment transactions are processed accurately and timely
Cancel erroneous payments
Reissue unclaimed or misdelivered payments to suppliers
Oversee supplier repayments and vendor refunds
Ensure refunds are properly accounted for in the General Ledger and procurement system
Serve as a knowledge resource for the Office of Accounts Payable and Procure-to-Pay stakeholders
Report to the Director of Accounts Payable
Work with suppliers to resolve payment issues
Support Accounts Payable customer service inquiries
Explain supplier payment timing and methods to procurement, departmental, and campus personnel
Work closely with the Director of the General Accounting Office to support cash account reconciliation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
3–5 years professional experience in an accounts payable office
Strong analytic skills
Proficiency in Google Workplace suite and MS Office suite
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Preferred: Major in finance, accounting, or business management
Preferred: Advanced degree or certification
Preferred: Professional experience in a higher education environment
Preferred: Familiarity with Workday financials

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Retirement savings
Tuition assistance
Work-life balance benefits
Employee discounts
Voluntary insurance options
Professional development opportunities
Community involvement opportunities
Hybrid work mode designated as Hybrid 1 Day