Manager, Accounts Payable Operations

New York University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university seeks an Accounts Payable Manager to oversee operations and ensure compliance with financial obligations. The role emphasizes managing staff, collaborating across departments, and maintaining accurate financial processes. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in Accounts Payable and demonstrated analytical skills, especially in a higher education environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Accounts Payable management.
• Experience with project management for AP implementations.
• Strong work ethic and capable of managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee departmental operations ensuring compliance.
• Supervise staff and manage AP Processors.
• Act as liaison between suppliers and University Accounts Payable.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Job description

Position Summary

Manage departmental operations and activities to ensure NYU payables financial obligations are met on an accurate and timely basis while adhering to policies and procedures. Ensure compliance with and enhance internal control procedures; monitor all workflows, processes, and system related activities within the department. Oversee the investigation completed by AP Processors where invoice and purchase order do not match to ensure that payment process is completed accurately. Supervise staff; hire, train and evaluate performance. Act as main liaison between suppliers and University Accounts Payable processors.

Qualifications

Required Education:Bachelor's Degree or equivalent Finance, Accounting or related field or equivalent experienceRequired Experience:5+ years experience in Accounts Payable, including experience managing staff and experience with project management for AP implementationsPreferred Experience:Experience in a higher education environmentRequired Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with close attention to detail. Ability to work independently and within a team in a fast-paced and high volume environment. Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues in other departments/units. Ability to manage multiple priorities. Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word). Understanding of banking processes including wire, ACH, credit card payments, and foreign currency transactions. Able to clearly articulate Accounts Payable processes and statuses to non-accounts payable colleagues. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Strong work ethic.

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $80,000.00 to USD $100,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items. NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.