Accounts Payable Manager

City of Cedar Rapids•Ia, IA

About The Position

The City of Cedar Rapids is seeking an Accounts Payable professional to oversee the daily operations of the Accounts Payable division. The role includes coordinating and supervising staff, managing payment processing and expenditure reviews, and ensuring compliance with financial policies and procedures. Additional responsibilities may include administering the procurement card program, reconciling financial transactions, and maintaining accurate financial records. The position is part of the City's Accounting Department.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Five to seven years of experience in accounting, general ledger, accounts payable, and purchasing, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse population.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and assign accounts payable tasks and manage the division’s daily activities and operations.
Perform expenditure review, processing, and reporting.
Review expenditures for appropriateness, public purpose, and compliance with policies and procedures.
Post and journal transactions.
Process voids and stop payments.
Update refunds from accounts receivable.
Administer the procurement card program.
Review credit card purchases for appropriateness and policy compliance.
Set up, update, and cancel procurement cards in the financial system.
Supervise assigned personnel, including assigning and reviewing work, providing guidance, and conducting performance evaluations.
Process and reconcile general ledger postings for accounts payable accruals, payments, and other accounts.
Provide information to independent auditors.
Process and distribute standard reports as necessary.
Maintain fiscal information, files, and records, including accounts payable and contract records, to support reference and audit-trail requirements.
Collect, validate, and reconcile vendor and payment data for annual 1099 reporting.
Oversee annual unclaimed property data management and file required reports with the State.
Perform related work as required.