Accounts Payable Manager

Multnomah County•Portland, OR

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is an internal job posting for former Multnomah County employees on an active recall list. The Accounts Payable Manager will be responsible for planning and managing countywide Accounts Payable activities, ensuring compliance with County Administrative Procedures, GAAP, and GASB. The Central Accounts Payable processes over 150,000 supplier payments and refunds annually. This role requires strong technical payroll skills combined with the ability to manage, motivate, and lead staff.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or a related field; or equivalent professional level experience.
Three years of supervisory experience in finance operations

Nice To Haves

More than 3 years of experience in finance operations
Working knowledge of accounting principles and practices (GAAP and GASB)
Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Auditing Standards to include audit application techniques
Working knowledge of applicable federal, state and local rules and laws
Working knowledge of governmental accounting, budgeting, and internal control systems
Working knowledge of Workday or another ERP System

Responsibilities

Manage and administer Countywide Accounts Payable processes and systems
Manage County supplier payment processing and supplier master files
Develop and maintain countywide policies and procedures that relate to Accounts Payable functions
Perform internal audit tasks for Accounts Payable activities (payment processing, p-card, t-card, and petty cash) within the County
Administer the County’s procurement and travel card program
Manage fiscal year end countywide Accounts Payable activities and deadlines
Coordinate annual 1099 tax reporting to Internal Revenue Service
Lead banking relationship with P-Card program provider (currently Bank of America)
Manage and guide Central Accounts Payable staff (6.0 FTE - represented)