Accounts Payable Manager

Virginia Department of Environmental Quality; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality seeks a seasoned Accounts Payable Manager to lead timely, accurate, and compliant processing of agency expenditures, aligning with the Virginia Prompt Payment Act and internal controls. This role emphasizes efficiency, accountability, and customer service, with a hybrid in-office/telework model in Virginia.

The successful candidate will supervise AP operations, monitor performance metrics, and collaborate across stakeholders to resolve payment

Qualifications

• Requires strong knowledge of GAAP and financial controls.
• Experience in accounts payable and expenditure processing.
• Ability to use automated financial systems, spreadsheets, and reporting tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication; collaboration with internal/external stakeholders.
• Ability to document and interpret policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Experience supervising or leading staff.
• Combination of experience and accounting/business coursework.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end AP operations and supervise staff.
• Develop and monitor performance metrics and ensure compliance with policies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve payment issues and improve processes.
• Review accounting records and perform timely reconciliations to ensure accuracy.
• Identify system or process issues and support improvements, testing, and implementation.
• Assist with year-end close and reporting and support internal/external audits.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Accounts payable experience

Automated accounting systems

Spreadsheets

Reporting tools

Communication skills

Policy interpretation

Supervisory/leadership

Accounting or business coursework

Education

Accounting or business coursework

Tools

Spreadsheets

Accounting software

Job description

Job Description

To supervise the timely, accurate, and compliant processing of agency expenditures while ensuring adherence to the Virginia Prompt Payment Act, applicable state policies and regulations, generally accepted accounting principles, and internal control requirements. The successful candidate will bring strong accounting knowledge, sound judgment, leadership skills, and a commitment to operational efficiency, accountability, and customer service. Please note this position follows a hybrid work schedule to include both in-office and telework. Candidates must be able to work from the assigned work location in Virginia.

Hiring Range

$70,000 - $90,000

Full Time or Part Time

FULL TIME

Job Description

To supervise the timely, accurate, and compliant processing of agency expenditures while ensuring adherence to the Virginia Prompt Payment Act, applicable state policies and regulations, generally accepted accounting principles, and internal control requirements. The successful candidate will bring strong accounting knowledge, sound judgment, leadership skills, and a commitment to operational efficiency, accountability, and customer service. Please note this position follows a hybrid work schedule to include both in-office and telework. Candidates must be able to work from the assigned work location in Virginia.

Responsibilities

This position oversees end-to-end AP operations; supervises and supports accounts payable staff; develops and monitors performance metrics and compliance with policies and procedures; works collaboratively with other stakeholders to resolve payment issues and improve financial processes; reviews accounting records and performs timely reconciliations to identify discrepancies, resolve errors, and maintain the accuracy and integrity of financial transactions; identifies system or process issues affecting payment operations, supports system enhancements, testing, and implementation of procedural changes; supports internal and external audits’ and assists with year-end financial close and reporting activities.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices, financial controls, and automated accounting systems.
• Demonstrated experience performing accounting or financial operations work, including accounts payable, expenditure processing, financial transaction review, or related activities.
• Skills in and the ability to effectively utilize automated financial or accounting systems, spreadsheets, and reporting tools.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to work collaboratively with internal stakeholders and external vendors. Demonstrated ability to analyze financial records, identify discrepancies, resolve transaction issues, and ensure the accuracy of financial data.
• Demonstrated ability to document and interpret policies, procedures, regulations, and internal control requirements.
• Experience working in accounts payable and financial analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, lead, train, or coordinate the work of staff and establish clear performance expectations.
• Combination of experience and education with coursework in accounting or business.

About Us

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is the primary environmental permitting agency in the Commonwealth of Virginia. It is responsible for administering laws and regulations related to air quality, water quality, water supply, renewable energy, and land protection. Through the dedication and work of over 800 employees across six regional offices and the Central Office in Richmond, DEQ issues permits, conducts monitoring and inspections, and enforces the law.