Role:

Accounts Payable Manager will report to the Controller to support the financial management of the university through maintenance of accounting records and reports. Perform a wide variety of advanced accounting work under minimum supervision.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

40% Reconciles transaction accounts, posts to and balances general or subsidiary ledgers, processes payments, and compiles segments of monthly closings, monthly and annual reports, etc.

20% Verifies accuracy, completeness, and consistency of accounting information received. 15% Codes documents in accordance with accounts listing.

15% Records disbursements, expenses, and other payments.

5% Contacts other departments and or outside parties to resolve common problems. 5% Performs other duties as assigned.

Performance Measurements:

1. To prepare all reports within the prescribed time frame and with zero errors.
2. To keep all assigned general ledger accounts current and in balance daily.
3. To assist others within and outside the department as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Experience:
Two years to five years of similar or related experience.

Education:
(1) A two-year college degree or (2) Completion of a specialized course of study at a business or trade school or (3) Completion of a specialized and extensive in-house training or apprenticeship program.

Interpersonal Skills:
Work normally involves contacts with persons beyond immediate associates regarding routine matters for purposes of giving or obtaining information which may require some discussion. Outside contacts take the form of service to the public (visitors or vendors) requiring ordinary courtesy in providing assistance and information.

Other Skills:

Must be able to operate general office equipment including 10-key calculator and must be able to use PC spreadsheet software.

Work Environment:
Office setting

This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising this position