Accounts Payable Manager

Miami University Alumni Association

32d•$80,000 - $95,000

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Manager is responsible for overseeing staff and the daily operations of the Accounts Payable Department. Manager ensures accurate and timely processing of all Accounts Payable disbursements, and is a key contact for external, as well as internal customers to resolve issues regarding Accounts Payable regular processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business related field and five (5) years of relevant experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
Proven experience in accounts payable
Knowledge of accounts payable related multi-state and federal laws, rules, and regulations, including interpretations
Knowledge of internal controls related to accounts payable
1099 filing experince
Strong skills in providing solutions and/or troubleshooting complex disbursement and accounting issues.
Ability to effectively manage and prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Strong critical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills.
Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience with ERP software

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of management experience, including employee supervision
Experience with Workday
Leadership skills

Responsibilities

Oversee day to day operations of Accounts Payable Department, determine priorities, and monitor progress toward goals.
Provide supervision, development, and coaching to Accounts Payable staff.
Monitor all outstanding payable transactions and interfaces to ensure all payments are processed timely, accurately, and recorded correctly in appropriate systems.
In consultation with University and departmental leadership, interpret federal, state, and Miami University policies and regulations related to Accounts Payable operations.
Ensure and enforce compliance with all related University policies and procedures as well as Internal Revenue Service reporting requirements.
Develop and conduct on-going training to inform University personnel about the Accounts Payable policies, procedures, and systems.
Assist with identifying inconsistencies with payment being made, i.e. timing, dollar purchase thresholds, split payments, vendor payment terms, etc.
Collaborate with the Procurement function to ensure and improve Procure to Pay cycle, suggest, and spearhead changes needed.
Analyze business processes and modify and improve as appropriate.
Work with Accounts Payable team and faculty/staff for continued improvements utilizing available and new systems and technology.
Develop and maintain performance reporting statistics that are useful to the Division of Finance and Business Services.
Assist with annual audit, provide explanations of balances in accounts, and supporting documents at the request of internal and external auditors.
Other duties as assigned.