District Accounts Payable Manager – FinOps Leader

Talentify; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentify is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to lead the district's AP operations, ensuring timely payments, strong internal controls, and regulatory compliance. The role oversees staff, vendor relationships, and purchasing card processes, with collaboration across departments and during audits.

The candidate will manage cycles, 1099 filings, and month-end close while maintaining accurate records and providing coaching to team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred; candidates with significant field experience may be considered.
• Five+ years of finance, accounts payable, or accounting experience in the public sector preferred.
• Demonstrated analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving aptitude.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter capable of independent project completion.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all accounts payable functions for the district.
• Review and approve invoices for payment per district policies.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor payments.
• Manage payment cycles (checks, ACH, wires).
• Oversee the purchasing card program, issuance, maintenance, reconciliation, cardholder monitoring.
• Monitor vendor balances and resolve discrepancies.
• Comply with Illinois School Code, board policies, grants, accounting standards.
• Oversee unclaimed property per Illinois laws and reporting requirements.
• Maintain internal controls over disbursements and segregation of duties.
• Prepare and file annual 1099s.
• Monitor AP aging and cash flow reporting.
• Reconcile AP records to the general ledger.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing.
• Support annual audits; provide requested documentation.
• Research and resolve vendor inquiries; supervise AP staff.
• Establish SOPs for AP operations; cross-train staff.

Skills

Analytical skills

Word & Excel

Communication

Problem-solving

Fast-paced

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Admin

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Talentify is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to lead the district's AP operations, ensuring timely payments, strong internal controls, and regulatory compliance. The role oversees staff, vendor relationships, and purchasing card processes, with collaboration across departments and during audits.

The candidate will manage cycles, 1099 filings, and month-end close while maintaining accurate records and providing coaching to team members.