Accounts Payable Director: ERP Automation & Compliance

Montclair; New York (NY); On-site; USD 145,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Montclair State University seeks a Director of Accounts Payable reporting to the Associate Vice President and Controller. The role provides strategic leadership of AP, expense reimbursement, and disbursement operations to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant processing while strengthening controls and safeguarding assets.

The Director supervises five staff, leads Workday Expenses/Payables, reconciles AP to GL monthly, and partners with Finance, Treasury, Procurement and IT to drive process

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum six years of experience managing financial transaction processes.
• Minimum three years of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of general ledger accounting, double-entry bookkeeping, debit and credit mechanics, and chart of accounts structures.
• Experience with Workday or similar ERP system.
• Advanced Excel skills, including creating pivot tables.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a staff of five and drive operational productivity.
• Ensure invoices are paid weekly and IRS reporting is filed by due dates.
• Lead Workday Expenses and Payables modules and drive enhancements.
• Collaborate with Finance, Treasury, Procurement, IT and other departments.
• Review invoices and payments with proper documentation and approvals.
• Reconcile AP transactions to the General Ledger monthly.
• Ensure travel and expense reimbursements are processed accurately.
• Provide end-user training and helpdesk support.
• Escalate unresolved issues to the Controller and meet deadlines.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Workday

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Job description

Montclair State University seeks a Director of Accounts Payable reporting to the Associate Vice President and Controller. The role provides strategic leadership of AP, expense reimbursement, and disbursement operations to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant processing while strengthening controls and safeguarding assets.

The Director supervises five staff, leads Workday Expenses/Payables, reconciles AP to GL monthly, and partners with Finance, Treasury, Procurement and IT to drive process