Accounts Payable Lead

University of California - Riverside; California, Riverside (MO, CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking an Accounts Payable Lead to oversee high-level accounting tasks within the Accounts Payable operations. This role is pivotal in resolving complex issues, analyzing financial data, and implementing efficiency improvements. The ideal candidate will provide leadership to the team while ensuring exceptional customer service. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions will enhance operational effectiveness and support the institution's mission. If you are passionate about accounting and leadership, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts payable operations and high-level accounting tasks.
• Ability to analyze data and report on key metrics.

Responsibilities

• Resolve non-routine issues and analyze data to report on key metrics.
• Provide leadership to accounts payable staff and deliver exceptional customer service.

Skills

High-level accounting skills

Data analysis

Leadership

Customer service

Job description

The full salary range for the Accounts Payable Lead is $66,500 - $118,300 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $83,400 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.

Under the direction of the Accounts Payable/Travel Supervisor, the Accounts Payable Lead is responsible for performing high-level accounting tasks related to the Accounting Office's Accounts Payable operations. Responsibilities include resolving non-routine issues, analyzing data to report on key metrics, identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements and implementing them, documenting and maintaining standard operating procedures, reconciling payables accounts and data, and providing leadership to accounts payable staff. The role also involves delivering exceptional customer service by researching issues and serving as a lead to staff.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.