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)
Position Summary
Come join a growing team at the UConn Foundation!
In this Accounts Payable Supervisor role (internally known as the Assistant Director of Disbursements), you will have overall responsibility for managing the disbursement and accounts payable functions to ensure compliance with tax regulations, Foundation policies and procedures, and responsible stewardship practices. You will communicate directly with Foundation and University staff to ensure timely and efficient remittances and disbursements within these fiduciary responsibilities. As the leader for the Disbursements department, you will be responsible for training University and Foundation staff in areas of responsibility to ensure compliance with regulations and policies.
Note that the position has a hybrid work schedule and you will only be required to report to the office in Storrs one day per week.
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