Accounts Payable Lead

Introduction

A resume and cover letter must be submitted along with your application.

The Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES) provides financial, property, purchasing, human resources and information technology services to all state agencies, and assists the Governor’s Office on budgetary policy matters. Our mission: Supporting our partners through unified business services.

The OMES mission requires a highly-qualified workforce committed to making government run in the most efficient, innovative manner possible. Achieving that mission takes team-oriented, solutions-driven professionals who understand the importance of partnering to achieve success.

The Finance Division is seeking a full-time Accounts Payable Lead. This is a full time unclassified position in state government. We offer a comprehensive Benefits Packet, and a competitive annual salary up to $60,000, based on education and experience.

Position Summary

This position is for an Accounts Payable Lead. Primarily performs duties involving technical accounting work at an upper level and provides coaching/mentoring for other members of the team. This may include independent responsibility for processing of various transactions for payment of invoices or expense vouchers, maintaining all accounting records or performing independent, specialized accounting tasks which are large in scope, and the preparation of routine or standard reports concerning financial operations and data. This is a customer service oriented position and requires a high level of communication with team members and divisions by email, phone, and interactions. This position also requires a strong attention to detail.

Position Responsibilities

• Serves as the final step in the payment process that scans the voucher into the system for payment

• Verifies accounting data ensuring proper accounting procedures are followed

• Processes claims for payment

• Reviews P-Card transactions for accuracy

• Payroll Deductions (Garnishments/Voluntary Payroll Deductions)

• Ratifications and Agreements of Obligations

• Tuition Reimbursements

• Cost allocations for intra-agency payments

• Legal settlements

• Grant draws

• Other duties as assigned

Essential Functions

• Coaching/mentoring of team members

• Serves as the final step in the payment process that scans the voucher into the system for payment

• Verifies accounting data ensuring proper accounting procedures are followed Processes claims for payment

• Attendance and punctuality

Education and Experience

Requires at least (5) five years of Accounts Payable experience using PeopleSoft.

Preference may be given to candidates with semester hours in accounting or government at an accredited college or university and supervisory experience.

Valued Skills

Valued skills are strong verbal and written communication along with proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications: Excel, Access, Word, and Outlook.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Computer based

• Sitting

• Walking

• Interacting with others

OMES is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.

NOTES
Please read instructions carefully and include all required documents when you submit your application.

No additional information will be accepted after the application has been submitted.

Conclusion
Veteran’s preference points apply only for initial appointment in the classified service.