Payables Accounting Manager: Lead, Controls & Automation

College of the Holy Cross; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

College of the Holy Cross is seeking a Payables Accounting Manager to lead the accounts payable team, ensure timely processing of all payments, and manage month-end close. You will improve internal controls and collaborate with auditors to support financial reporting.

Ideal candidates have a BS in accounting or business, 3–5 years in accounting (preference for higher education), and strong Excel and Workday skills. This full-time role is based on campus in Worcester, MA with standard benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Accounting.
• 3–5 years' progressive responsibility in accounting, preferably in higher education.
• Comprehensive knowledge of payables regulations for higher education (IRS, federal, state).
• Demonstrated supervisory experience with a focus on quality customer service.
• Experience with ERP (Workday preferred) including electronic invoice and expense management.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounts payable team and mentor staff to meet deadlines.
• Oversee weekly payables processing and various payment forms.
• Manage expense reporting in Workday and employee reimbursements.
• Coordinate monthly, quarterly and annual close for payables and liabilities.
• Collaborate with departments to process bulk payments and audits.
• Prepare work papers for audits and tax returns; liaise with auditors.
• Monitor internal controls and improve accounting policies and procedures.
• Research accounting rules and IRS changes; implement required updates.
• Identify opportunities to apply AI/automation in AP processes.
• Participate in special projects and system upgrades.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Advanced Excel

Workday ERP

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Accounting

Tools

Workday

Job description

College of the Holy Cross is seeking a Payables Accounting Manager to lead the accounts payable team, ensure timely processing of all payments, and manage month-end close. You will improve internal controls and collaborate with auditors to support financial reporting.

Ideal candidates have a BS in accounting or business, 3–5 years in accounting (preference for higher education), and strong Excel and Workday skills. This full-time role is based on campus in Worcester, MA with standard benefits.