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Accounting Director Principal

Published
February 1, 2025
Location
Lexington, KY

Description

University of Kentucky

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

Posting Details Posting Details

Job TitleAccounting Director PrincipalRequisition NumberRE48719Working TitleAccounts Payable DirectorDepartment Name3A700:Accounts Payable ServicesWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level50Salary Range$81,640-138,798/yearType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired EducationBA
Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience7 yrs
Required License/Registration/CertificationNone
Physical RequirementsJob requires sitting for long periods, performing repetitive motion tasks and limited lifting.
ShiftMonday- Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm but as a professional, leadership role, will work extra as needed to meet goals and deadlines.
Job SummaryThe University is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Accounts Payable Director to lead and manage 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 operation success. The Accounts Payable Director will lead a team of professionals, collaborate with departments across campus, and oversee the integration of new technologies and process to streamline and improve efficiency. The Director will be a strategic partner to senior leadership in developing policies, ensuring adherence to regulations, and advancing best practices in accounts payable operations.

This search is being led by UK's internal Executive Search Team. For more information about the position, please contact Mary Beth Bracken at 859-257-3348 or via email at .
Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesThe ideal candidate for the Accounts Payable Director role will hold a bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration, complemented by at least seven years of progressive accounting leadership experience within a large, complex organization. They should possess a strong background in compliance, external reporting, and knowledge of federal, state, and university regulations. Exceptional problem-solving abilities and a proven track record of driving process improvements are essential. Outstanding communication and collaboration skills, coupled with a commitment to teamwork, are critical to fostering effective partnerships across departments and ensuring the organization's financial operations run seamlessly.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? YesPreferred Education/ExperienceDegree in Accounting or Business Administration
Deadline to Apply02/02/2025Our 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
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* 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 * Do you have experience related to implementing a new Accounts Payable or travel reimbursement accounting system? YesNo * How many years of experience do you have working with electronic data interchange (EDI) for invoice processing? NoneMore than 0, up through 1 yearMore than 1 year, up through 3 yearsMore than 3 years, up through 5 yearsMore than 5 years * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system? NACUBO (National Association of College and University Business Officers)UK Executive RecruiterHERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)InsightIntoDiversity.comLatinosinhighered.comIndeed.comA Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member UK Job FairDiverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education) HigherEdJobs.comNone of the Above
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