Accounts Payable Manager

CSU; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

California State University, Los Angeles invites applications for the Accounts Payable Manager position. Under the Controller, the candidate will manage AP, Travel, and P-card operations with strong policy leadership and staff supervision.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field, several years of AP experience, ERP and Office 365 knowledge, GAAP proficiency, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree with major coursework in Accounting, Finance, Purchasing, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Four years or more of recent, progressively responsible accounts payable experience in the private or public sector or a university administrative environment, including supervising or leading staff.
• Experience with a major ERP system and Office 365.
• Knowledge of GAAP and accounts payable sub-ledger operations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead policy development and process implementation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day functions of Accounts Payable, Travel, and P-card.
• Hire, supervise, train, and evaluate staff.
• Promote high levels of customer service and cross-functional collaboration.
• Provide leadership in payments, campus travel, and business transactions.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Leadership/supervision

Decision-making

Customer service focus

Multicultural/multiethnic environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Related field

Tools

ERP system experience

Office 365

PeopleSoft (CFS/Data Warehouse)

Concur

P2P

Job description

Job No: 562087; 09/10/2026

Accounts Payable Manager

California State University, Los Angeles, invites applications for the above Administrator I position.

The University

California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) is one of 22 campuses within the California State University system. The University is the premier comprehensive public university in the heart of Los Angeles. We offer nationally recognized programs, and our faculty have a strong commitment to scholarship, research, creative pursuits, and service.

As a federally recognized Hispanic-serving (HSI) and Asian American, Native American, and Pacific Islander-serving institution (AANAPISI), Cal State LA recognizes the transformative power of education and embraces its duty to identify and serve the needs of all its students. The University is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff can thrive.

The Position

Under the direction of the Controller, the Accounts Payable Manager must exercise a high level of tact and independent judgment in addressing members of the campus community and must be knowledgeable with regards to University policies and procedures as well as State and Federal regulations. Incumbent examines financial documents for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with established policies and procedures and general accounting standards. Primary responsibilities include hiring, supervising, training, and evaluating staff, promoting a high level of customer service, and overseeing the day-to-day functions of Accounts Payable, Travel, and P-card. This position requires a high degree of professional judgment, training, and project management skills to successfully work with students, departments and system-wide projects and initiatives. The Accounts Payable Manager is responsible for providing leadership in this cross-functional services area of payments, campus travel, P-card, business transactions, including accounts payables, for the campus community.

Required Qualifications & Experience

A bachelor’s degree with major coursework in Accounting, Finance, Purchasing, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field. Four years or more of recent, progressively responsible accounts payable experience in the private or public sector or a university administrative environment, including experience supervising or leading staff. Experience with a major Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and Office 365. Knowledge of standard practices and regulatory requirements within the area of responsibility. Working knowledge of financial record-keeping, timekeeping, and complex analyses. Strong working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and accounts payable subledger operations. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong decision-making skills, including the ability to quickly evaluate data, establish policy, and lead process implementation. Demonstrated ability to serve as the lead communicator regarding policies and processes and to communicate effectively and timely with internal staff and the campus community. Incumbent must demonstrate an interest or ability in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who may apply for the position. A task may be included as part of the interview process.

California State University, Los Angeles, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Desired Qualifications

Five years of accounting or financial record-keeping experience. Experience using PeopleSoft systems, including CFS and Data Warehouse, as well as Concur and P2P. Strong accounting experience, including performing reconciliations. Project management experience. Demonstrated experience working in an institutional or educational environment with a customer-oriented and service-centered approach. Strong working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and accounts payable sub-ledger operations.

Compensation

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Salary range is $4,135 - $12,288/monthly. Budgeted hiring salary range is $ 4,135 - $6,667/monthly. A comprehensive benefits package is provided.

Appointment

The Administrator I appointment will be made under the guidelines for management and supervisory employees of the California State University. All rights and benefits associated with this appointment are governed by the Management Personnel Plan.

This position is a "designated position" in the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. The successful candidate accepting this position is required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.

Closing Date

Review of applications will begin on September 24, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled; however, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications are received. A completed online Cal State LA employment application is required. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment.

In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law, California State University, Los Angeles is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual. To that end, all qualified individuals will receive equal consideration without regard to economic status, race, ethnicity, color, religion, disability, national origin or cultural background, political views, sex or sexual orientation, gender, or other personal characteristics or beliefs.

Candidates must demonstrate ability and/or interest in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment. Certain positions require fingerprinting.

The University actively encourages qualified minorities, women and persons with a disability to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodation will be provided to individuals with protected disabilities to (a) complete the employment process and (b) perform essential job functions when this does not cause an undue hardship. We are an Equal Opportunity/Title IX Employer.

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Advertised: Sep 10 2026 Pacific Daylight Time