Accounts Payable Lead — Workday & FinOps for Higher Ed

Saint Anselm College; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Anselm College is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to oversee timely processing of invoices, expense reimbursements, and related activities in a fast-paced higher education environment. The role reports to the Controller and emphasizes internal controls and excellent customer service for faculty, staff, students, and vendors.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years of accounts payable or general accounting experience, proficiency with Workday, and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of accounts payable or general accounting experience required.
• Experience using Workday financial systems strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of accounts payable processes, expense reimbursements, prepaid expenses, and fixed asset accounting.
• Commitment to confidentiality and high ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices, check requests, and payment transactions in a timely and accurate manner using Workday.
• Ensure proper approvals, coding, and supporting documentation for all disbursements.
• Review and process employee expense reports in accordance with College policies and IRS regulations.
• Coordinate with purchasing to maintain supplier records, including W-9 documentation and payment setup.
• Reconcile year-end accounts payable data and prepare IRS 1099 forms.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities related to accounts payable.
• Prepare prepaid expense schedules and monthly amortization entries.
• Support fixed asset accounting, including asset additions, disposals, transfers, depreciation tracking, and inventory maintenance.
• Respond to vendor and campus community inquiries professionally and promptly.
• Assist with audits by providing requested documentation and reports.
• Generate reports and support process improvements for supplier invoice and expense processes in Workday and related systems.
• Track uncleared checks and report Abandoned Property to the State of New Hampshire.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Tools

Workday

Job description

Saint Anselm College is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to oversee timely processing of invoices, expense reimbursements, and related activities in a fast-paced higher education environment. The role reports to the Controller and emphasizes internal controls and excellent customer service for faculty, staff, students, and vendors.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years of accounts payable or general accounting experience, proficiency with Workday, and strong attention to detail.