Working/Functional Title

Accounts Payable Manager

Position Summary

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.

Work Modality

This position requires regular on-campus presence on a weekly basis. Limited remote work may be arranged and mutually agreed upon with the supervisor.

What You'll Do

Operational: you will 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. 

Managerial: you will 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.

Analysis and Education: you will 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.

Other: you will perform other job duties as assigned.

Minimum 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; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and may require registration as a CPA or CMA.

Desired Qualifications

• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Cover Letter

Resume

Three Professional References

Special Instructions

Work Modality

This position requires regular on-campus presence on a weekly basis. Limited remote work may be arranged and mutually agreed upon with the supervisor.

Salary

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Website

https://controller.msu.edu/

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.