Accounts Payable Supervisor (Purchase Associate - SL-4)

Purchase College, SUNY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telecommute option

Job summary

Purchase College, SUNY is seeking an Accounts Payable Supervisor to oversee the day-to-day AP operations in the Procurement and Accounts Payable office, ensuring timely payments for state purchases and compliance with SUNY procedures.

The role also administers Travel and NET card programs campus-wide, leads the AP team, and conducts annual reviews while developing policies and training for the department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field.
• 2–5 years in accounts payable or related field.
• Strong financial acumen and clear verbal/written communication.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Preferred: experience in higher education and travel/NET card programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Audit and monitor daily AP activity to ensure timely and accurate invoicing.
• Review and develop policies, procedures, and training materials.
• Communicate with vendors and campus offices to resolve issues.

Skills

Strong financial acumen

Verbal and written communication

Prioritize and multitask

Customer service skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Job description

Accounts Payable Supervisor (Purchase Associate - SL-4)

Job Title Accounts Payable Supervisor (Purchase Associate - SL-4)

Application Deadline

Application Deadline 09/08/2026

Department

Department Purchasing

FT - PT

FT - PT Full Time

Part-time %

Minimum Salary

Minimum Salary $70,000 + $4,150 (location pay)

Maximum Salary

Maximum Salary $75,000 + $4,150 (location pay)

Description

Purchase College is currently accepting qualified applicants for the Accounts Payable Supervisor position in our Procurement and Accounts Payable office. The Supervisor manages the day-to-day activities of the A/P Office, including developing and maintaining operational functions to ensure compliance with federal, state, and university policies and regulations.

The Supervisor ensures accurate and timely payments for state purchases of goods and services to vendors through the SUNY voucher and Statewide Financial System in accordance with State University procedures, State Finance Law, and State Comptroller’s Office regulations. Additionally, the position acts as the Travel and NET card administrator for the campus, ensuring expenditures and payments comply with federal and state guidelines. The Supervisor manages the A/P Specialist and is responsible for conducting annual performance reviews.

Responsibilities include:

• Audit and monitor daily AP activity to ensure the timely and accurate processing of invoices.
• Review and develop policies, procedures, and training materials.
• Effectively communicate with vendors and campus offices to resolve complex issues and inquiries.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.S/B.A), ideally in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 2 – 5 years progressive experience in Accounts Payable, or related field.
• Possess strong financial acumen and efficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, audit, and customer service skills, with the ability to identify discrepancies and resolve issues efficiently.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Past employment in Higher Education is highly preferred.
• Experience managing Travel and NET card programs is a plus.

To apply for the position, please visit our Purchase College Job Vacancy website at Purchase College Job Vacancy website and complete an online application.

Candidate must attach the following documents to their online application:

• resume
• cover letter
• list of references – names and contact information of three (3) professional references

Special Note

About Purchase College, SUNY

A top 10 public school, according to U.S. News & World Report, Purchase College,
part of the State University of New York ( SUNY ) system, is a dynamic campus
that combines conservatory training in the visual and performing arts with
programs in the liberal arts and sciences, in order to inspire an appreciation
for both intellectual and artistic talents in all students. Purchase
College, SUNY is a community of students, faculty, and friends where
open-minded engagement with the creative process leads to a lifetime of
intellectual growth and professional opportunity. For more information about
the college, visit Purchase College.

Benefits –

• Health, dental, and vision benefits are available to eligible employees after a 28-day waiting period. More information regarding other benefits such as generous paid time off, tuition assistance, and retirement systems can be found on SUNY’s Benefit Summaries website.
• Purchase College is a qualifying government employer allowing eligible employees to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Access to the NAEYC -accredited, on-campus child care at The Children’s Center.
• Discounted access to the world-class Performing Arts Center, free admission to the Neuberger Museum of Art, and free access to the athletic facilities.
• Other benefits include business-casual dress and an opportunity to telecommute (dependent on job function and operational need). For detailed information on some of the College’s employee benefits, visit the College’s Human Resources/Benefits website.

Nondiscrimination Policy – Purchase College is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to service, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual’s race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction. Employees, students, applicants, or other members of the Purchase community (including vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic. To view the entire policy, please visit the following website: Purchase College Human Resources Policies and Procedures website.

Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Purchase College is an AA/ EEO employer. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, without exception, prepare, publish, and distribute an Annual Security Report. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three years; and the availability regarding the University’s current campus security policies. Purchase College’s Annual Security Report is available at Purchase College NYS University Police Website.

Date to be Filled

Date to be Filled 09/30/2026

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735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase, NY 10577