Manager/Payable Accounting

Position Number: S-3169

Type of Recruitment: External

Position Summary:

Responsible for the operations, accounting and compliance of the Payable Accounting office. Develops, refines and documents operational procedures. Prepares, analyzes and reviews financial records and reports as well as reconciles and balances accounts. Assists auditors in our yearly financial audit as well as any additional audits that may be performed on payable accounting processes. Ensures compliance with University policies and procedures, State and Federal regulations and generally accepted accounting principles which include GASB accounting standards. Responsible for hiring, training and supervision of office staff. Responsible to serve as backup and assist the SAP Financial System Analyst with system configuration in the areas which would include accounting, purchasing, payable accounting, fixed assets material management and other financial related systems.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree, preferably in Accounting or business related field. Three years' experience which includes supervisory experience. Experience with financial system configuration, integration and testing. Demonstrated experience working with financial records. Demonstrated proficiency with written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines. Excellent analytical, mathematical, and problem solving skills. Excellent attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive interpersonal relationships and project a positive attitude. Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in higher education or a non-profit organization. Experience in purchasing, payables, accounting which includes fixed asset accounting. Experience with SAP.

Supervision Exercised:

Supervisors are expected to support the Leadership Standards of Central Michigan University and foster a culture that inspires excellence. The Leadership Standards define how we lead and treat others in our teams. As leaders, it is our responsibility to seek input from our teams to continuously improve leadership abilities and demonstration of the standards. Additionally, it is our responsibility to encourage and support the growth and development of those whom we lead. At CMU, we encourage employees to grow both personally and professionally, and thus advance CMU's culture of excellence.

Employee Group: Professional & Administrative -Salary

Staff Pay Level:

Pay Range: $62,000 - $72,000

Division: Finance and Administrative Services

Department: Payable Accounting

Position Status: Regular

Position End Date:

Employment Status: Full Time

FTE: 1.0

Position Type: 12 month

Weekly Work Schedule: M-F 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; evenings & weekends as required.

Location: Mount Pleasant, MI

Posting Ends:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Message to Applicants:

Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community.

You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.

Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.

Supervisors are expected to support the Leadership Standards of Central Michigan University and foste