Accounts Payable Manager jobs in Connecticut

Accounts Payable Manager manages accounts payable functions to ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies. Ensures timely payments of vendor invoices and expense vouchers and maintains accurate financial records and control reports. Being an Accounts Payable Manager routinely reviews applicable accounting reports to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvements or cost-savings. Reviews and evaluates the accounts payable register to ensure accuracy. Additionally, Accounts Payable Manager designs and implements standard policies and procedures to ensure accurate and compliant accounts payable records. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Accounts Payable Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be an Accounts Payable Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Accounts Payable Manager
  • Goodwin University
  • East Hartford, CT OTHER
  • Job Details

    Job Location:    East Hartford, CT - East Hartford, CT
    Position Type:    Full Time
    Salary Range:    Undisclosed

    Description

    The mission of Goodwin University is to educate a diverse student population in a dynamic environment that aligns education, commerce, and community. Our innovative programs of study prepare students for professional careers while promoting lifelong learning and civic responsibility. As a nurturing university community, we challenge students, faculty, staff, and administration to fully realize their highest academic, professional, and personal potential.

    Essential Job Functions/Primary Responsibilities:

    This position is an integral part of the Finance team and performs a broad array of accounts payable and supervisory duties. It operates in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with the common goal of supporting the mission of Goodwin University and its subsidiaries.

    Essential Job Functions/Primary Responsibilities:

    (The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)

    • Supervises a team of accounts payable analysts in their day-to-day responsibilities.
    • Enforces all University spending policies and other internal controls, including a detailed travel & expense policy.
    • Assigns and/or reviews general ledger codes for items such as invoices, expense reports, check requests, etc. to ensure proper entry into all accounting systems.
    • Oversees the reconciliation of all University credit card activities in a timely manner and ensures on-time payment of balances.
    • Serves as primary point person for external review of corporate credit card program
    • Administers the Payables module of the ERP system, including managing the routing rules and workflow for all spending approvals.
    • Directs vendor correspondence via phone or email.
    • Seeks to continually improve upon existing processes, including leveraging technology resources to the extent possible.
    • Maintains multiple complex spreadsheets to assist in data analysis and monthly close procedures.
    • Maintains vendor contracts for proper payment of vendors and consultants.
    • Supervises the purchase order process, including reviewing all purchase orders and reconciling supporting documentation with incoming invoices.
    • Provides training to new hires in other departments related to payables policies and procedures.
    • Investigates and resolves problems associated with processing of invoices and purchase orders.
    • Prepares batch payment runs.
    • Researches and resolves a variety of routine internal and external inquiries concerning account status, including communicating the resolution of discrepancies to appropriate persons.
    • Ensures proper tracking and disbursement of petty cash.
    • Weekly trip to local bank(s) with personal vehicle (mileage is reimbursed by Goodwin University).
    • Utilizes online banking system to research vendor check matters, including initiating stop-payment orders and positive paycheck data uploads.
    • Daily trips between on-campus locations for general business matters, including movement of cash and checks (with personal vehicle, mileage reimbursed).
    • Files, maintains, and distributes accounting documents, records and reports.
    • Sets up and maintains vendor accounts.
    • Assists with annual 1099 prep and filings.
    • Provides documentation to auditors upon request.
    • Monitors and approve employee time sheets as necessary under University policy.
    • Completes annual performance evaluations for direct reports. 
    • Conducts all work in a safe manner and ensures all work safety practices are followed.

    Other Functions

    • Performs similar or related work as required, directed or as situation dictates.
    • Continues professional development and training; keeps current with trends.
    • Assists other department staff as needed to promote a team effort.

    Knowledge, Ability and Skill:

    • Supervisory skills, including planning, administration, reporting and performance management.
    • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills
    • Ability to multi-task; must be detail oriented
    • Open to change and willing to learn new skills
    • Ability to follow up on pending issues, problem-solve, and meet deadlines
    • Ability to work well in a team environment, and build rapport with business partners
    • Microsoft Excel/Word skillset required (Intermediate skill level or higher)

    Minimum Required Qualifications:

    Education, Training and Experience:

    • Associate’s degree or higher in accounting, finance or business or equivalent experience
    • 4 years accounts payable and/or general accounting experience required. Management experience preferred. 
    • Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains & Colleague/Ellucian system experience preferred.

    Special Requirements:

    • Valid driver’s license and insured vehicle.

    Physical and Mental Requirements:

    Work Environment  None        Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3
    Outdoor Weather Conditions X      
    Work with fumes or airborne particles X      
    Work near moving mechanical parts X      
    Risk of electrical shock X      
    Vibration X      

     

    Physical Activity  None        Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3
    Standing                                                  X    
    Walking   X    
    Sitting       X
    Talking & Hearing       X
    Using hands/fingers to handle/feel       X
    Climbing or balancing X      
    Bending, pulling, pushing   X    
    Driving    X    

     

    Lifting Requirements None       Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3
    Up to 10 pounds                                      X    
    Up to 25 pounds   X    
    Up to 50 pounds X      
    Up to 75 pounds X      
    Up to 100 pounds X      
    Over 100 pounds X      

     

    Vision Requirements:

      X         Close vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 inches or less)

      X          Distance vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 feet or more)

      X        Color vision (i.e. ability to identify and distinguish colors)

      X      Peripheral vision (i.e. ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or

                   left and right while the eyes are fixed on a given point)

      X         Depth perception (i.e. three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and

                   spatial relationships)

    ___        No special vision requirements

     

    Full-Time Employee Benefits:

    • Medical Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Pet Insurance
    • 401k employer match
    • Employee & dependent life insurance
    • Great tuition benefits for employee, spouse & dependents
    • PTO program
    • Flexible work schedules 

    (This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee. It is used as a guide for personnel actions and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.) 

     

     


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Manager, Accounts Payable
  • Priceline
  • Norwalk, CT FULL_TIME
  • Manager, Accounts Payable This role is eligible for our hybrid work model: Two days in-office. From accounting and financial planning to risk/fraud analysis and payments, our Finance team ensures not ...
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Accounts Payable Manager
  • Maplewood Senior Living LLC
  • Monroe, CT FULL_TIME
  • Accounts Payable Manager Want to know what makes our employees eager about going to work every day? The people we serve. Being a part of Maplewood requires passion and a desire to help others. Each em...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Manager, Accounts Payable
  • CooperCompanies
  • Trumbull, CT FULL_TIME
  • The Accounts Payable (“A/P”) manager is responsible for the day to day accounts payable functions including processing and payment of invoices in a fast paced, high volume A/P environment. About Coope...
  • 27 Days Ago

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Accounts Payable Manager
  • Robert Half
  • Stamford, CT FULL_TIME
  • Our client in the Lower Fairfield CT area has an opening for an AP Manager. The AP Manager will manage a team of 3 in the department, oversee full cycle accounts payable, train/coach the team, manage ...
  • 1 Month Ago

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SAP Accounts Payable (AP) Manager
  • Hispanic Technology Executive Council
  • Hartford, CT FULL_TIME
  • We Are: Accentures SAP practice, and we bring the New to life using design thinking, agile development methodologies, and the latest smart tech like IoT, automation, and AI. We even built myConcerto, ...
  • 13 Days Ago

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Accounts Payable Manager
  • 3 Bridge Networks
  • We are currently seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to join our team. In this role, you will play a key part in develop...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Accounts Payable Manager
  • California State University
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Accounts Payable Manager Job no: 536334 Work type: Management (MPP) Location: Los Angeles Categories: MPP, Administrativ...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Accounts Payable Manager
  • AURA
  • Washington, DC
  • **Description** The Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA) is hiring an Accounts Payable Manager. ...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Accounts Payable Manager
  • Homes By West Bay LLC
  • Riverview, FL
  • Job Description Job Description Homes by WestBay & Casa Fresca Homes offer a new kind of home building experience with a...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Accounts Payable Manager
  • Experis
  • New York, NY
  • Accounts Payable Manager 100k-135k OVERVIEW Reporting to the Controller, this role will managing the Accounts Payable de...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Accounts Payable Manager
  • Quinn Company CAT
  • City of Industry, CA
  • Job Description Job Description Quinn, the local Caterpillar dealership is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager in City o...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Accounts Payable Manager
  • ASSA ABLOY Group
  • Lake Forest, CA
  • The Manager, Accounts Payable will be responsible for managing the Accounts Payable functions and processes in a profess...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Accounts Payable Manager
  • VineBrook Homes, LLC
  • Dayton, OH
  • POSITION SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE The Accounts Payable Manager is responsible for managing the Accounts Payable's staff in a pr...
  • 2/7/2024 12:00:00 AM

Connecticut is bordered on the south by Long Island Sound, on the west by New York, on the north by Massachusetts, and on the east by Rhode Island. The state capital and fourth largest city is Hartford, and other major cities and towns (by population) include Bridgeport, New Haven, Stamford, Waterbury, Norwalk, Danbury, New Britain, Greenwich, and Bristol. Connecticut is slightly larger than the country of Montenegro. There are 169 incorporated towns in Connecticut.The highest peak in Connecticut is Bear Mountain in Salisbury in the northwest corner of the state. The highest point is just east...
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Income Estimation for Accounts Payable Manager jobs
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