Accounting Manager Principal

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details

Job TitleAccounting Manager PrincipalRequisition NumberRE50359Working TitleAPS Assistant DirectorDepartment Name3A700:Accounts Payable ServicesWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level48Salary Range$62,941-103,834/yearType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired EducationBA
Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience6 yrs
Required License/Registration/CertificationNone
Physical RequirementsSitting for long periods of time. Occasional need for lifting, pushing, and/or pulling of tax forms up to 50 pounds. Repetitive motion tasks.
ShiftMonday-Friday 8am-5pm; Evenings and Weekends if necessary.
Job SummaryThe University is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead and manage the daily operations of the Accounts Payable Services department. This position will play a pivotal role in overseeing the efficient and compliant processing of all University payments, ensuring timely and accurate transactions that support the University's mission, financial health and operational success. The Accounts Payable Manager will lead a team of professionals, collaborate with departments across campus, ensure adherence to regulations and advance best practices in accounts payable operations.
Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesDoes this position have supervisory responsibilities? YesPreferred Education/ExperienceDegree in Business Administration or Accounting + 10 preferred.
Deadline to Apply05/28/2025Our University CommunityWe value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions
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* How many years of paid work experience do you have supervising Accounts Payable activities? NoneMore than 0, up through 1 yearMore than 1 year, up through 3 yearsMore than 3 years, up through 5 yearsMore than 5 years * How many years of experience in question #1 was in a University setting? NoneMore than 0, up through 1 yearMore than 1 year. up through 3More than 3 years, up through 5 yearsMore than 5 years * How many years of experience do you have managing a team? NoneMore than 0 years, but less than 3 years of employment.More than 3 years, but less than 5 years of employment.More than 5 years, but less than 7 years of employment.More than 7 years of employment. * How many years of experience do you have in compliance enforcement and/or auditing of third party (i.e. IRS, Third Party Payers, Vendors) regulations, policies and procedures? NoneMore than 0, up through 1 year More than 1 year, up through 3 years More than 3 years, up through 5 years More than 5 years * How many years of experience do you have with SAP, Concur and other centralized financial management systems? Please describe your experience.
(Open Ended Question)

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