Under the general direction and supervision of the Director of Finance, the Accounts Payable Manager is responsible for the timely and accurate payment of all School District obligations, managing a team of accounts, clerical staff, and an assistant manager that supports the account payable functions of the School District. Responsibilities include the supervision of disbursement staff, coordination of the interaction between accounts payable and venders, control and analysis of computer generated financial queries and reports of payment records, requisition and encumbrance control, and control and maintenance of subsidiary records including, but not limited to, athletic funds, contracts, petty cash and travel. Performs professional work requiring knowledge and application of laws, regulations, policies, concepts, theories, principles, practices, terminology and applied bases of accounting, accounts payable and purchasing, exercising significant and appropriate independent judgement and leadership. Provides outstanding customer service to schools, departments, and vendors, responding to all questions, concerns, and inquiries in a timely and effective manner. Prepares ad-hoc analysis as required.

Reports To: Director of Finance

Salary:
Support Exempt Salary Schedule, Level 6 (Starting at $62, 040)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Year: 12 months

Qualifications:
- Requires a Bachelor's Degree in accounting or related field.

- Minimum of three to five years of progressive experience in an Accounts Payable department with an ERP system.

- Supervisory experience required.

- Knowledge of the Manual of Accounting and Related Financial Procedures for Pennsylvania School Systems and the Single Audit Act, and PeopleSoft experience preferred.

- Ability to utilize Microsoft Office and other business-related software.

- Excellent written and oral communication skills; outstanding analytical and critical thinking skills; ability to work productively with internal/external auditors and vendors; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with schools, departments and purchasing joint ventures.

Competencies:

- Documenting/Recording Information - Entering, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic form.

- Performing Administrative Activities - Performing day to day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

- Technical Proficiency - The ability and willingness to exhibit competency in the technical areas needed to do a specific job.

- Organizational Ability - The ability and willingness to organize and utilize resources to achieve results.

- Workflow Management - The ability and willingness to perform work within defined specifications and timelines and to manage conflicting priorities.

- Stakeholder Relations - The ability and willingness to interact and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Residency Requirements: City of Pittsburgh Residency Required

Essential Job Functions:
1. Reviews and approves of payment requests, interaction between accounts payable and vendors, control and analysis of computer generated financial queries and reports of payment records, requisition and encumbrance control, and control and maintenance of subsidiary records including, but not limited to, athletic funds, contracts, petty cash and travel.

2. Performs professional work requiring knowledge of and application of laws, regulations, policies, concepts, theories, principles, practices, terminology and applied bases of accounting and accounts payable, exercising significant and appropriate independent judgment.

3. Provides outstanding customer service to schools, departments and vendors, responding to all questions, concerns, and inquiries in a timely and effective manner.

4. Processes and approves requisitions and encumbrances for Board approved consultant/construction contracts.

5. Troubleshoot/maintain PeopleSoft Accounts Payable and e-Procurement modules as necessary

6. Direct the preparation of the monthly disbursement report for the Board of Directors, assuring conformance to legal requirements and responding to any and all inquiries.

7. Oversees the payment of vouchers to vendors and employees, and the maintenance of corresponding documentation.

8. Administrate the District's Active Pay, Procurement card program, and AMEX program.

9. Develop and implement policies and procedures consistent with best public procurement and disbursement practices.

10. Trains and educates District wide staff on Board policies and procedures related to accounts payable.

11. Enforces School code, Board policy and sound business practices in the payment of District obligations.

12. Execution of any and all duties necessary to serve as the designated paying agent for the School District.

13. Key assignments may include efficiency or internal control opportunities, such as competitive requests for proposals, group purchasing, strategic sourcing, direct vendor connect, or procurement cards.

14. Supervises assigned personnel and trains end users as needed.

15. All other duties as assigned by the Director of Finance.

Additional Job Information:
Physical Demands: This position is primarily sedentary in nature. Employee will be required to operate computer system for data entry, and have the ability to complete necessary paperwork. This position requires minimum physical effort and not subjected to Occupational Health and Safety risks.

Work Environment:

1. Indoors in busy office, working in close proximity to co-worker

2. Frequently required to work at fast pace

3. Requires considerable concentration and creativity.

4. Subject to stress caused by a changing environment, diversity in the organization, tight deadlines and work load.

ADA: The employer will make reasonable accommodation in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990.

The Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs, activities, career and technical education programs or employment and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. It is the policy of the Pittsburgh School District to make all services, programs and activities available and to provide reasonable accommodations to persons with disabilities. Please make requests for accommodations at least 72 hours before the scheduled event. For more information regarding accommodations, civil rights grievance procedures, please contact: Office of Employee Relations, 341 S. Bellefield Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 or 412-529-HELP (4357).