Accounts Payable Supervisor is responsible for supervising and guiding the day-to-day operational activities of an accounts payable function. Maintains and reconciles accounts payable ledger to validate charges and ensure accurate and timely payments. Being an Accounts Payable Supervisor prepares and evaluates applicable accounting reports to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for cost-savings and relays the conclusions to management. Implements standard operating procedures to maintain accurate financial records and compliance with accounting policies. Additionally, Accounts Payable Supervisor investigates and resolves discrepancies in billings and payments. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Accounts Payable Supervisor supervises a small group of para-professional staff in an organization characterized by highly transactional or repetitive processes. Contributes to the development of processes and procedures. To be an Accounts Payable Supervisor typically requires 3 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of functional area under supervision. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION:
Provides finance & accounting services to the various Divisions within the UFA. Works within several different and diverse programs and frequently demonstrates broad knowledge due to cross-boundary specialties.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Works under the general direction of the UFA's Chief Financial Officer and/or Assistant Finance Director. Expected to function independently by using personal initiative to plan, carry out, and balance individual assignments.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Generally supervises Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable staff, including participating in hiring decisions, setting individual performance goals, conducting periodic performance evaluations, imposing disciplinary action, approving vacation and leave requests, arranging employee training opportunities, etc.
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TYPICAL DECISIONS:
Incumbents typically set their own priorities within assigned programs or projects, relying on demonstrated experience and in-depth knowledge of general accounting principles, cost accounting principles, general auditing principles, UFA purchasing protocols, and vendor relations.
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MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
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An Associate Degree, plus six (6) years of closely related experience and at least two (2) years of supervisory experience.
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An equivalent combination of related experience and education
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in a general office environment during routine office hours, Monday through Friday; however, after-hours and weekend work is occasionally necessary.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:
To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the essential job functions satisfactorily. This position involves periods of prolonged sitting and use of computer equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position requires the physical and mental capabilities to read information printed on paper and displayed on computer monitors; hear, speak, and communicate verbally using the English language; cognitive thinking and mathematical calculation capabilities; manual dexterity to manipulate standard office equipment, papers, files, and records. This position has the ability to lift up to ten (10) pounds and may require occasional driving to various meetings and work locations.
The position is considered a Category A under the Mobile Phones Policy (Employee can also elect to be assigned a mobile phone based on policy)
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