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The Manager of Accounts Payable will ensure the timely, efficient, accurate, and well-controlled disbursement of payments on behalf of the University. To achieve this goal, this position will comprehensively plan, manage, and administer the University payment systems. This position ensures all payments meet the university’s expense policies and documentation requirements.
Job Responsibility:
Supervise the day-to-day activities of the 5 members of the Accounts Payable team
Oversee the timeliness and accuracy of payments and communication to the University’s banking partner
Provide direction and goals for the team
Build and maintain relationships by collaborating across units and departments to foster trust, commitment, accountability and results
Adjudicate governance questions
Oversee the secure payment of $250+M annually to vendors
Oversee the processing of 15,000+ vendor invoices annually
Serve as the primary point of contact for all payment-related questions
Manage the response to requests from external and internal auditors
Provide strategic guidance for enhancements to departmental and University-wide processes and procedures
Serve as the subject matter expert for payables modules within the campus-wide Procure to Pay system
Analyzes the current vendor population to identify and migrate vendors to more secure payment methods
Develops and implements procedures for reconciling legacy vendor data
Troubleshoot and prioritize responses to internal and external payment and vendor concerns
Ensure all payment fraud protections and policies are in place and carefully followed
Oversee the compliance and timely filing of 1000+ Forms 1099-NEC and Forms 1099-MISC
Supervise and provide guidance over the vendor set-up process, ensuring IRS regulations and internal policies are followed
Using available data, perform analyses to determine best practices, and suggest opportunities for process improvement, while maintaining internal controls
Be a knowledgeable and strategic partner for development of future system enhancements
Ensure appropriate internal controls are followed, including enforcement of separation of duties
Perform Accounts Payable activities as needed
Act as a liaison to internal customers in matters pertaining to payment obligations and travel/expense reimbursements
Review payment transactions for accuracy and compliance
Provide backup support to all 5 direct reports to ensure continuity of service
Ensure payment activities, both automated and manual, are recorded correctly into the university’s financial reporting system
Research and resolve complex payment problems and inquiries
anticipate problems with high-volume vendors and execute a plan to address the needs of the vendor and the university
Ensure Non-Resident Alien and other international vendors are correctly paid and recorded for tax reporting purposes
Prepare analyses and reports on an ad-hoc basis
Other related duties as assigned
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline, such as finance, accounting, business administration or similar
5-7 years full-time work experience in Accounts Payable
2+ Years of Supervisory Experience
Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills
Nice to have:
5+ Years of experience in Higher Education
5+ Years of experience as head of an Accounts Payable Department