Director of Accounts Payable

Oklahoma AG; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Retirement savings with employer match

CEU training opportunities

Job summary

The State of Oklahoma is seeking a Director of Accounts Payable to provide strategic leadership and oversight of the accounts payable operations for the ODMHSAS. This role ensures accurate, timely, and compliant payments to vendors, contractors, and service providers in line with laws, OMES requirements, and agency policies.

The Director will lead the AP function, drive process improvements, maintain strong internal controls, and collaborate with the Finance Leadership Team to optimize payment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and seven years of professional business or public administration experience, including four years in a supervisory or administrative capacity.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of professional or technical administrative experience for each year of the required education.

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic leadership, direction, and oversight of accounts payable operations.
• Oversees invoice processing, payment authorization workflows, expenditure documentation, vendor payment inquiries, and internal controls.
• Establishes standardized payment processes and strengthens financial accountability.
• Partners with CFO, Deputy CFO, and other agency leaders to ensure reliable accounts payable services.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Director of Accounts Payable# State of Oklahoma Careers## Director of Accounts PayableApply: Oklahoma County: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR67338**Job Posting Title**Director of Accounts Payable**Agency**452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV.**Supervisory Organization**Central Office - Executive Leadership**Job Posting End Date**Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.**Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)****Full/Part-Time**Full time**Job Type**Regular**Compensation**$120,000.00yr / $57.692308hr**Job Description** # **Director of Accounts Payable****Overview:** The Director of Accounts Payable provides strategic leadership, direction, and oversight of accounts payable operations for the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS). This position is responsible for ensuring the accurate, timely, efficient, and compliant processing of payments to vendors, contractors, service providers, and other authorized recipients in accordance with applicable federal and state laws, Oklahoma Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES) requirements, agency policies, and established financial procedures. The Director oversees the agency's accounts payable operations, including invoice processing, payment authorization workflows, expenditure documentation, vendor payment inquiries, and payment-related internal controls. The position is responsible for establishing standardized payment processes, strengthening financial accountability, reducing payment errors, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring appropriate stewardship of public funds. The Director serves as a member of the agency's Finance Leadership Team and works collaboratively with the Chief Financial Officer, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Director of Accounting and Financial Reporting, Director of Procurement and Purchasing, Director of Budget and Financial Planning and Analysis, agency program administrators, and external oversight entities. The Director is expected to provide proactive leadership in identifying operational risks, implementing process improvements, strengthening payment controls, and ensuring the agency maintains reliable and responsive accounts payable services.**Job Type:*** Job Type: Full-time, one vacancy* Application Period: Open until filled.* Salary: $120,000.00* FLSA Status: *Exempt** Primary Working Hours are M-F; 8-5* This position is located in-office.**Minimum Qualifications:*** Bachelor’s degree and seven years of professional business or public administration experience, including four years in a supervisory or administrative capacity;* Or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of professional or technical administrative experience in business or public administration for each year of the required education. NOTE: No substitution will be allowed for the required professional experience in a supervisory or administrative capacity. **Benefits:*** Generous state-paid benefit allowance for insurance premiums.* Comprehensive health insurance options with no exclusions for pre-existing conditions.* Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care.* Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.* Retirement savings with employer matching.* Longevity bonuses and CEU training opportunities.**Mission:** *Dedicated to Excellence in Behavioral Health Services.* Vision: *Oklahoma sets the standard for behavioral health systems that provide transformative, agile, and quality care.*ICARE Values: *Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence* Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.**Equal Opportunity Employment**The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.If you are needing any extra assistance or have any questions relating to a job you have applied for, please click the link below and find the agency for which you applied for additional information:Agency Contact