Temporary Accounts Payable Lead
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Job Description
Temporary Accounts Payable Lead
(Administrative Analyst/Specialist Exempt I)
Compensation and Benefits
Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $4600 $5000 per month
Full CSU Classification Salary Range: $4598 $8318 per month
- This fulltime (equivalent to 40 hours per week) position is temporary and expected to end on or before 1 year from the date of hire. Extension of this assignment is contingent upon sufficient additional funding and satisfactory performance.
The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical dental and vision plans membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) sick and vacation time and 15 paid holidays a year. Eligible employees are also able to participate in the fee waiver education program. A summary of benefit information can be found here.
Job Summary
This position reports directly to the Accounting Manager and is a member of Accounting Services. Accounting Services is under the Division of Administration and Finance which reports to the Vice President of Administration and Chief Financial Officer.
Under the general supervision of the Accounting Manager the Accounts Payable Lead is responsible for providing direction and leadwork oversight to the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable unit. The Accounts Payable Lead will plan coordinate and monitor Accounts Payable and Receivable activities to maintain an appropriate level of service for daily AP and AR operations with adherence to GAAP standards.
This position works independently with minimal supervision performs highly complex and challenging accounts payable work that requires broad understanding of accounts payable practices policies guidelines as well as state and university regulations. The Accounts Payable Lead will use their accounts payable expertise to provide expert advice and guidance on the appropriate processes and procedures to resolve unique issues. This position serves as a key member of process improvement initiatives and will be responsible for revising or creating new procedures. The Accounts Payable Lead will be wellversed in all front and backoffice roles and duties with the ability to provide backup support as needed. This position will support the Accounting Manager in general oversight advisement training and coaching of accounts payable technicians. This position will provide overflow support for technical projects and initiatives.
Key Qualifications
- Comprehensive knowledge of financial recordkeeping mathematical and general office methods procedures and practices.
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Comprehensive knowledge and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word Excel PC internet and email.
- Knowledge and adherence to all relevant regulations and policies and procedures.
- General knowledge of the principles of lead work direction and organizing workflow establishing priorities and promoting teamwork to optimize effectiveness.
- Skill/Ability to:
- Perform critical thinking analysis to diagnose and resolve problems.
- Effectively organize and manage multiple tasks in a fastpaced teamoriented environment.
- Review financial documents for accuracy completeness validity and adherence to standards.
- Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing and prepare written documents and correspondence.
- Apply problem solving techniques; research interpret and apply written rules regulations accounting procedures and practices to the analysis of basic accounting problems.
- Provide customer service support and serve as a resource to staff faculty and external agencies in responding to inquiries and providing information.
- Computer skills to appropriately troubleshoot and use financial systems and relevant software applications
- Provide lead work direction and training to other accounts payable staff.
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships and promote a positive service oriented collegial work environment.
- Interpersonal and communication skills including ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and ability to collaborate across organizational lines.
- Skill/Ability to:
To view the full list of qualifications and job responsibilities please click the Position Description button above.
Education and Experience
- Equivalent to a bachelors degree in business administration accounting or related field.
- Four years of accounts payable and analytics experience in a highvolume accounts payable department using integrated financial package or suite.
- Or a combination of experience and education which has provided the above knowledge and abilities which at minimum includes equivalent to eight years of complex accounts payable experience or closely related financial recordkeeping experience.
- Experience providing leadwork oversight over staff.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- 5 years of lead or supervisory experience.
- 10 years of complex accounting experience.
- Experience using PeopleSoft in a government or university environment.
- Preferred Qualifications:
Department Summary
Accounting Services is dedicated to facilitating the primary mission of the University by seeking the most costeffective methods of delivering services while continuing to implement improvement of services to students employees and all other customers.
Deadline & Application Instructions
Applications received by March 11 2025will be given full consideration by the search committee.
- Applications received after that date will be forwarded at the request of the Hiring Manager and/or search committee.
Please click Apply Now to complete the employment application for California State University Fresno. Interested applicants must complete the application and attach the following: 1 their most recent resum/vitae 2 a cover letter that addresses their specific qualifications and interest and 3 contact information for three professional references.
Fresno State
California State University Fresno is one of 23 campuses in the California State University System. The Universitys mission is to boldly educate and empower students for success through our values of Discovery Diversity and Distinction. The current student population is more than 25000 including a large percentage of students with diverse and culturally rich backgrounds. The University serves the San Joaquin Valley while maintaining deep involvement with the state nation and across the globe.
Metropolitan Fresno with a multiethnic population of over 527000 is located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley. The campus is within driving distance of Yosemite Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks San Francisco Los Angeles the Monterey Peninsula beaches sailing lakes and numerous ski resorts. Fresno boasts one of the most reasonable housing markets in California and offers a wide array of locally grown fruits and produce.
Equal Employment Opportunity Information
California State University Fresno is committed to maintaining and implementing employment policies and procedures in compliance with applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity laws and regulations.Executive Orders 1096 and 1097 prohibit discrimination harassment and retaliationon the basis of a protected status: race color religion national origin ancestry age sex (including gender identity) sexual orientation marital status pregnancy mental disability physical disability medical condition and covered veteran status. Fresno States commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment hiring and retention. We are proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
COVID19 Vaccination Policy
Per theCSU COVID19 Vaccination Policy it is strongly recommended that all employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age medical condition and other relevant indications. Questions may be sent to.
Supplemental Information
Following a conditional offer of employment a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with California State University Fresno. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Fresno State has identified as sensitive.
The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
This position may be a designated position under the California State Universitys Conflict of Interest Code. This will require the filing of a Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis and the completion of training within six 6 months of assuming office and every two 2 years thereafter.
Fresno State is a tobaccofree smokefree and vaporfree campus.
Fresno State is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions. (e.g. H1B Visas)
Employment Type
Full-Time
