About the role

  • Accounts Payable Manager overseeing staff and daily operations of the Accounts Payable Department at Miami University. Responsible for compliance and timely processing of disbursements.

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

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in business related field and five (5) years of relevant experience
  • Proven experience in accounts payable
  • Two (2) years of management experience, including employee supervision
  • 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 experience
  • 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

Benefits

  • Benefit Eligible

Job title

Accounts Payable Manager

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$80,000 - $95,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

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