Accounts Payable Manager — Finance Sr Asst Manager/Analyst/S

MSU Internal Job Postings Details•East Lansing, MI

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join MSU’s Office of the Controller as our Accounts Payable Manager! Lead a high-performing team, oversee vendor payment operations, drive process improvements, and serve as a trusted resource for campus partners. Under the direction of the Chief Accountant, the Accounts Payable Manager will oversee the planning and coordination of the Accounts Payable departmental functions to maintain effective and efficient operations and ensure timely payment of vendor invoices. Provides managerial leadership to departmental staff enabling the unit to be a key resource to the university by applying policy knowledge to advise and guide campus partners. Responsibilities include supervising staff; assigning and prioritizing work; interviewing and recommending candidates for hire; training and evaluating employees; and supporting staff success through coaching and effective leadership.

Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Business, Accounting, Finance or a related field with relevant course work in information technology
Three to five years of progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in accounting, auditing, management, or a field specific to the area of employment
An equivalent combination of education and experience
May require registration as a CPA or CMA

Nice To Haves

Experience with accounts payable (vendor payments) in a large organization.
Experience with KFS (Kuali Financial System).
Knowledge of MSU policies and procedures.
Experience with, and ability to interpret and apply, policies, procedures, and practices in decision making scenarios.
Experience supervising, developing and evaluating staff.
Experience developing and conducting in-person and virtual training/informational sessions to audiences of various sizes and experience levels.

Responsibilities

Oversee the planning and coordination of the Accounts Payable department functions (including entry, processing, and audit of vendor invoices) to maintain effective and efficient operations.
Design and monitor appropriate staff scheduling/assignments to maximize efficient workflow.
Ensure compliance with university policy and guidelines, and with relevant federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Assist with invoice processing, audit, wire entry and other functions as needed to ensure timely vendor payment to terms.
Provide leadership for departmental staff, enabling the unit to be a key resource to the university by applying policy knowledge to advise and guide campus partners.
Ensure staff success by conducting all required performance excellence evaluations in a timely manner, providing relevant and current feedback along with recognition, rewards, and opportunities for professional development when appropriate.
Develop reports and perform analysis of various metrics and data for use in monitoring performance metrics and queues.
Advise and assist in the development and the implementation of process improvement initiatives.
Maintain operating procedures for department functions.
Analyze and interpret complex accounting information for reporting requests and to maintain Accounts Payable department functions.
Assist in revising, developing and delivering content for university consumption utilizing various platforms of engagement, including in person and virtual training sessions.
Perform other job duties as assigned.