Accounts Payable Manager

Reading School District l Reading, Pa.; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Reading School District in Reading, PA, is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to provide leadership in administering accounts payable functions. This full-time position ensures all financial operations comply with regulations and supports the educational program.

The ideal candidate should have a B.S. in Accounting, five years of experience, and supervisory skills. The job focuses on efficient processing of accounts payable and improving financial workflows while fostering strong relationships within the team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of relevant experience, preferably at secondary or post-secondary level.
• Minimum of three years supervisory experience.
• Ability to work with varied constituencies.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable and disbursement processes.
• Ensure compliance with financial operations.
• Serve as liaison with external auditor.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Technical Skills in Accounting Software

Interpersonal Skills

Education

B.S. in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Computer-based Accounting Software

Job description

Position Title:

Accounts Payable Manager

Classification:

RSSSA - Range 5

Reports To:

Director of Business Services

Supervises:

Various administrative/support personnel within areas of responsibility

Position Goal:

To provide leadership and direction in support of the educational program by administering the Accounts Payable functions, with the prime responsibility to ensure all financial operations are conducted in compliance with state, federal, and local rules and regulations to ensure the District annually receives an "unqualified opinion" external audit.

Qualifications:

• B.S. in Accounting.
• Minimum of Five (5) years relevant experience preferably at the secondary or post-secondary level, in a school district, municipal government, or with a complex non‑profit organization.
• Minimum of Three (3) years supervisory experience and a thorough working knowledge of accounts payable.
• Solid technical skills and experience utilizing computer-based accounting software, Microsoft Office, and various databases.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Strong interpersonal skills evidencing the ability to work with varied constituencies and the ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others using tact, patience, and courtesy.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for accounts payable, disbursement management and related annual tax filings.
• Review and process accounts payable for various funds.
• Assists in developing and maintaining the District's financial manual as it relates to accounts payable.
• Ensure that accounts payable documents are processed efficiently, accurately, and in a timely manner. Supervises the input of District's invoices in detail, ensuring AP personnel match purchase orders to invoices.
• Reviews and assists with ArbiterPay and athletic related expenditures to ensure accuracy.
• Proactively researches, implements, and manages electronic payment process to vendors.
• Assists in researching, implementing and continual management of the digitalization of the accounts payable workflows.
• Applies the principles, methods, and procedures used in accounting and auditing to improve District financial processes and procedures.
• Serves as liaison with the external auditor to ensure thorough, accurate, and a timely annual audit for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Demonstrates initiative in identifying potential problems or opportunities for improvement and takes appropriate action.
• Ensures financial operations instill a customer-service oriented approach to services provided utilizing a team concept.
• Consistently represents the District in a positive and professional manner.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Performs such other duties as requested/assigned by direct supervisor.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Full-time (12-month) exempt position. Salary and benefits consistent with the District's approved Compensation and Benefits Plan and/or individual contract.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel.

The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. It is the responsibility of the employee to inform the Department of Human Resources of any and all reasonable accommodations that will be required. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended, and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

The Reading School District is an equal opportunity employment, educational, and service organization.