Accounts Payable Lead

Fresno State•Fresno, CA

16d

About The Position

This position reports directly to the Accounting Manager and is a member of Accounting Services. Accounting Services is under the Division of Administration and Finance which reports to the Vice President of Administration and Chief Financial Officer. Under the general supervision of the Accounting Manager, the Accounts Payable Lead is responsible for providing direction and supervision to the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable unit. The Accounts Payable Lead will plan, coordinate, and monitor Accounts Payable and Receivable activities to maintain an appropriate level of service for daily AP and AR operations with adherence to GAAP standards. This position works independently with minimal supervision, performs highly complex and challenging accounts payable work that requires broad understanding of accounts payable practices, policies, guidelines, as well as state and university regulations. The Accounts Payable Lead will use their accounts payable expertise to provide expert advice and guidance on the appropriate processes and procedures to resolve unique issues. This position serves as a key member of process improvement initiatives and will be responsible for revising or creating new procedures. The Accounts Payable Lead will be well-versed in all front and back-office roles and duties, with the ability to provide backup support as needed. This position will support the Accounting Manager in general supervision, advisement, training, and coaching of accounts payable technicians. This position will provide overflow support for technical projects and initiatives.

Requirements

Comprehensive knowledge of financial record-keeping, mathematical and general office methods, procedures, and practices.
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Comprehensive knowledge and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PC internet and email.
Knowledge and adherence to all relevant regulations and policies and procedures.
Skill/Ability to: Perform critical thinking analysis to diagnose and resolve problems.
Effectively organize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced team-oriented environment.
Review financial documents for accuracy, completeness, validity, and adherence to standards.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, and prepare written documents and correspondence.
Apply problem solving techniques; interpret and apply written rules, regulations, accounting procedures and practices to the analysis of basic accounting problems.
Provide customer service, support and serve as a resource to staff, faculty and external agencies in responding to inquiries and providing information.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships and promote a positive, service oriented collegial work environment.
Demonstrated history of regular attendance and positive performance reviews.
Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, or related field.
Four years of accounts payable and analytics experience in a high-volume accounts payable department, using integrated financial package or suite.
Or a combination of experience and education which has provided the above knowledge and abilities which at minimum includes equivalent to eight years of accounts payable experience or closely related financial record-keeping experience.
Three years of prior supervisory experience.