Director of Accounts Payable & Workday Lead

Montclair; Montclair (NJ); On-site; USD 145,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Montclair State University seeks a Director of Accounts Payable to lead the university's AP, expense reimbursement, and disbursement operations. You will ensure accurate, timely processing, strengthen internal controls, and drive process improvements across finance functions.

You will supervise a team of five, optimize Workday-based modules, and partner with cross-functional leaders while maintaining compliance and audit readiness. A Bachelor's degree and 6+ years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum six years of experience managing financial transaction processes.
• Minimum three years of supervisory experience.
• Experience with Workday or similar ERP system.
• Advanced Excel skills, including creating pivot tables.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a staff of five including the AP Supervisor and AP Analyst; delegate tasks and drive productivity.
• Ensure invoices are paid weekly and that 1099/1042 reporting is processed by IRS due dates.
• Lead Workday Expenses and Payables module implementations and integrations.
• Collaborate with Finance, Treasury, Procurement, IT and other departments.
• Review invoices/payments for proper documentation and approvals.
• Prepare audit schedules and assist requisitioners with issues.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Workday

Financial analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

Montclair State University seeks a Director of Accounts Payable to lead the university's AP, expense reimbursement, and disbursement operations. You will ensure accurate, timely processing, strengthen internal controls, and drive process improvements across finance functions.

You will supervise a team of five, optimize Workday-based modules, and partner with cross-functional leaders while maintaining compliance and audit readiness. A Bachelor's degree and 6+ years of experience are required.