CO - P0505 - Accounts Payable Manager

Virginia Department of Environmental Quality • Richmond, VA

5h • $70,000 - $90,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Manager supervises the timely, accurate, and compliant processing of agency expenditures. The role ensures adherence to the Virginia Prompt Payment Act, applicable state policies and regulations, generally accepted accounting principles, and internal control requirements. The successful candidate brings accounting knowledge, sound judgment, leadership skills, and a commitment to operational efficiency, accountability, and customer service.

This position follows a hybrid schedule that includes both in-office work and telework. Candidates must be able to work from the assigned work location in Virginia.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices, financial controls, and automated accounting systems.
• Demonstrated experience performing accounting or financial operations work, including accounts payable, expenditure processing, financial transaction review, or related activities.
• Ability to effectively use automated financial or accounting systems, spreadsheets, and reporting tools.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to work collaboratively with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• Ability to analyze financial records, identify discrepancies, resolve transaction issues, and ensure the accuracy of financial data.
• Ability to document and interpret policies, procedures, regulations, and internal control requirements.
• Experience working in accounts payable and financial analysis.
• Ability to supervise, lead, train, or coordinate staff and establish clear performance expectations.
• A combination of experience and education, with coursework in accounting or business.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end accounts payable operations.
• Supervise and support accounts payable staff.
• Develop and monitor performance metrics and compliance with policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve payment issues and improve financial processes.
• Review accounting records and perform timely reconciliations to identify discrepancies, resolve errors, and maintain the accuracy and integrity of financial transactions.
• Identify system or process issues affecting payment operations, and support system enhancements, testing, and implementation of procedural changes.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Assist with year-end financial close and reporting activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed