Accounts Payable Supervisor – Higher Education

Southwest-Baptist-University; Bolivar (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Baptist University is seeking an Accounting Supervisor who will oversee Accounts Payable, prepare journal entries, and support financial reporting. The role requires strong supervisory experience and advanced Excel skills to manage complex spreadsheets and ensure compliance with university policies.

Responsibilities include coordinating with departments, ensuring proper documentation, and assisting in annual tax filings and year-end audits.

Qualifications

• B.S. or B.A. in Business Administration or Accounting.
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience.
• At least 4 years working in a busy accounting office.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and advanced knowledge of Accounts Payable best practices.
• Proficient in the use of Outlook, Word, and Adobe with advanced skills preparing complex worksheets using Excel formulas & features such as VLOOKUP, pivot tables, etc.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with employees, students and external parties in a Christ-like manner.
• Effective writing and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and perform tasks independently.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the Accounts Payable process and university payments.
• Verifies that AP requests are legitimate, documented, and authorized.
• Downloads AmEx activity and submits payments for university expenses.
• Performs journal entries as assigned by Controller.
• Performs reconciliations as assigned by Controller.
• Assists in preparing the annual 990 return.
• Supports Controller with special projects and process improvements.
• Ensures a clean, timely year-end audit by preparing work papers.
• Manages the 1042 Return process for international students.
• Records monthly activity and year-end reconciliations for investments.
• Prepares Endowment Reports as requested by Financial Aid and University Relations.
• Supervises subordinates and ensures internal controls.

Skills

Accounting principles

Accounts Payable

Supervisory experience

Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot tables)

Outlook

Word

Adobe

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Accounting

Tools

Outlook

Word

Adobe

Excel

Job description

Southwest Baptist University is seeking an Accounting Supervisor who will oversee Accounts Payable, prepare journal entries, and support financial reporting. The role requires strong supervisory experience and advanced Excel skills to manage complex spreadsheets and ensure compliance with university policies.

Responsibilities include coordinating with departments, ensuring proper documentation, and assisting in annual tax filings and year-end audits.