Associate Director of Accounts Payable, Business Services
- Employer
- University of Montana
- Location
- Missoula, Montana, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Nov 12, 2024
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Academic Affairs, Other Academic Affairs, Business & Administrative Affairs, Financial Affairs, Grants & Contracts
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Details
Description
The University of Montana invites applications for an Associate Director of Accounts Payable for Business Services . This position is responsible for being the campus expert to constituents on policies and procedures concerning Accounts Payable. You will serve also as a consulting resource for campus in related functions, processes, and procedures.
The University of Montana is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action : Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always'; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.
Examples of Duties and Responsibilities
- Comply with and maintain knowledge of applicable legislation, regulations, standards, and best practices for Accounts Payable
- Serve as the main contact person for his/her assigned areas to answer questions, provide instruction and assist stakeholders with utilizing the University’s electronic procurement system, Jaggaer, to its maximum benefit
- Maintain records to support bids, RFPs, contracts, and purchase orders
- Coordinate with Accounts Payable as required on purchase order invoice payments
- Coordinate audits of all aspects of the accounts payable process
- Report on various trends and changes in accounts payable to other directors and O&F leadership
- Direct vendor processes
- Oversee and manage payment integration systems for campus
- Coordinate with Procurement Director to maintain University policies for all aspects of accounts payable
- Coordinate with Procurement Director to manage and develop various rebate program
- Responsible for exercising appropriate oversight and supervision of staff (Currently four (4) accounts payable persons directly and 50 plus financial managers and office managers from departments across campus).
- Knowledge of state and federal laws ProCard, travel, and disbursements
- Knowledge of 1099 reporting
- Knowledge of eProcurement
- Knowledge of ePayables
- Knowledge of PaymentWorks
- Knowledge of integrity card management systems
- Ability to demonstrate professionalism, initiative, judgment, independent thought and action, and the ability to maintain confidentiality
- Organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills with the ability to complete tasks accurately in a busy environment while providing attention to detail.
- Policy management and creation experience
- Group trainings
- Public speaking and delivery of initiatives and messages
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting/business, or related field or,
- Previous Accounts Payable management experience
Position is full-time, 1.0 FTE, MUS Contract and includes a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.
A complete application includes:
- Letter of Interest – addressing the stated required skills for the position
- Detailed resume listing education and describing work experience
- Three (3) professional references - Names and contact information
Company
At UM, we approach everything with creativity because that’s what this evolving world needs. We are stewards of this place, its history and our future. We are driving forward together, affecting change that is right for our place and people. We know of no better place than Montana and its university to make a lasting impact on the common good.
As Montana’s flagship university, we set a high bar for academic studies, creative accomplishments and scientific exploration which benefit our students, our community and the world at large.
The University draws a diverse, global population to Missoula – our home and the state’s second-largest city with about 80,000 residents – and helps cultivate an educated, engaged and vibrant community. Our students receive a world-class education in a broad range of subjects that include the arts, sciences, trades, graduate and postdoctoral study and professional training.
Our main campus, nestled in the heart of western Montana’s stunning natural landscape, spans 56 acres at the base of Mount Sentinel and along the Clark Fork River, and includes the park-like Oval at the center of campus, more than 60 architecturally unique buildings and a 25,200-seat football stadium. UM's 180-acre South Campus offers student housing, a golf course, soccer fields and an outdoor track facility. Missoula College occupies two sites, one just across the river from the main campus, and one on the southwest side of Missoula.
- Website
- http://www.umt.edu/
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