Accounts Payable Manager - Bethany, United States - InsideHigherEd

Description

Job Location: Bethany Campus - Bethany, OK

Position Type: Staff Full-Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

Full Time/ Salary / Exempt

WORKSCHEDULE

Monday through Friday Day Shift

JOB SUMMARY

Maintaining various accounting functions within business and finance, including all activities in the accounts payable department and budget manager administration by ensuring accurate and timely processing of information. Including, but not limited to managing, cross-training and delegation of duties to staff. Maintain budget administration and provide training and assistance to university budget owners. Uphold internal controls of the University while maintaining appropriate documentation of the Business and Finance policies of the University.

Provide customer service and support across campus as to relates to the accounting services and reporting needs of the University through budget administration, vendor relations, timely invoice processing, and other accounting related responsibilities of the University as assigned.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions: Ensure all functions and services are provided either directly or through supervision of staff

• Manage all aspects of the Accounts Payable Processes and/or team, including processing information, staff management - hiring, scheduling, training, performance evaluation and competency and conducting disciplinary/counseling sessions as needed.
• Responsible for establishing and implementing processes/procedures and policies to ensure that vendor payments are made accurately, timely, and in alignment with the financial goals of the organization.
• Provide exceptional customer service by responding to internal and external customers in a timely and professional manner.
• Management of financial data and procedures related to expenses incurred by company, including processing of invoices, journal entries, invoice approval maintenance upkeep.
• Manage various records processing for Business and Finance Department.
• Analyze AP initiatives for adherence to industry standards and best practices, and pinpoint opportunities for growth and improvement.
• Manage the Procurement card programs for the organization and manage the audit/policy compliance evaluation of Procurement Card use.
• Manage the expense reimbursement procedures via Paycom.
• Adhere to the financial system policies and procedures to ensure organizational fiscal responsibilities are being met.
• Budget Maintenance and Administration duties as assigned.
• Educate and train University budget owners on budgeting process and expectations of assigned budget roles.
• Use professional judgment in the day to day management of staff and assigned duties of the area being managed.
• Work closely with Controller for cash management updates and other duties as required.
• Manage the administration of assigned business operations including general office manager responsibilities for the department
• Other duties as required.

Required Qualifications:

• Southern Nazarene University is an expression of the Church of the Nazarene. According to SNU policy, all faculty and staff must profess faith in Jesus Christ, possess a strong personal Christian commitment and be committed to the SNU mission to make Christlike disciples through higher education in a Christ centered community.
• An understanding of the importance for diversity, inclusion and equity.
• Minimum of five years of related work experience and/or relevant training in accounts payable, budget administration or other accounting specific role.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required, both verbal and written.
• Ability to prioritize multiple demands in fast-paced work environment.
• Typing and spelling competency.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all university business especially as relates to records, personal information, and finances.
• Ability to maintain excellent attendance and regular work hours is critical to successful performance in this position.
• Experience with various computer software applications.
• Data entry experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or other Business related field
• Budget Administration and Management
• Cost Accounting Experience
• Experience in higher education.

Supervision Received:

Receives supervision and work assignments from a designated supervisor, although other staff members in the unit may provide work direction.

Supervision Exercised:

May be responsible for the coordination of work assignments for staff and student employees.

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Benefits

Generous benefit structure including family health insurance plan (shared cost), long term disability, dental insurance, group life insurance, retirement matching, tuition remission, vacation, sick leave, personal days, and holidays.