Accountant II, Accounts Payable Manager

Minimum Hiring Annual Salary: 70,397.00
Maximum Hiring Annual Salary: 76,029.00
To attain the maximum annual salary, employee must meet all minimum qualifications plus:

• 5 (five) years of additional applicable work experience and/or degrees higher than minimum qualification degree. Degrees higher than the minimum qualification degree can be used in combination with additional work experience.
• A combination of related education, on-the-job work experience, certifications and/or licenses that results in a candidate successfully meeting the minimum qualifications of the position, may be considered.

Aims Community College actively supports an environment that embraces the College’s Mission, Vision, Values and a culture of innovation and care. The College embraces and seeks to hire individuals who want to be a part of this environment and have the skill sets necessary to be successful in this position.

This position manages all aspects of the Accounts Payable function within Financial Services, performs advanced accounting and financial functions with limited supervision, and ensures accurate, timely, and efficient processing of invoices, expenditures, and disbursements. This position ensures that financial activities and the use of funds comply with applicable laws, regulations, accounting standards, and requirements established by governing agencies, including GAAP, GASB, FASB, IRS, and other applicable regulatory authorities.

Additionally, this role manages and supervises the Accounts Payable staff, conducts research and evaluation of complex financial data, analyzes accounting and operational issues, identifies potential risks or discrepancies, and recommends suitable alternative solutions. The position will also provide guidance and support to ensure effective financial controls, accurate reporting, compliance, and efficient operations within Accounts Payable.

• Review, update, and maintain proper documentation for Aims Community College, as well as for local, state, and federal policies and procedures.
• Establish and uphold Accounts Payable (AP) procedures, policies, and internal controls.

• Monitor Accounts Payable performance metrics and create reports to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and enhance the use of accounting systems and technology.
• Evaluate and optimize AP workflows, including invoice processing, approvals, payment processing, and vendor management.
• Regularly review, update, or rewrite Accounts Payable policies and procedures as needed.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness in Accounts Payable.

• Supervise, support, train, and evaluate the Accounts Payable Technicians in accordance with the College’s established policies and procedures.
• Communicate regularly with internal departments and external vendors to analyze and resolve urgent issues.

• Review, analyze, and reconcile all assigned Accounts Payable accounts.
• Provide management reports and other information upon request.
• Participate in the annual audit process for assigned funds; review, analyze, and address any audit comments related to Accounts Payable.
• Support external audits by providing necessary documentation and responding to inquiries.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, including AP reconciliations and accruals.

• Prepare bank account reconciliations for payroll and manage 1099 preparations.
• Complete monthly sales tax returns.
• Coordinate the Colorado Payback (Unclaimed Property) program.
• Serve as the primary check printer and ACH releaser on a regular weekly basis.
• Verify and process travel and mileage reimbursements.
• Differentiate between Independent Contractors and Employees.
• Initiate stop payments on checks.
• Initiate journal vouchers for monthly travel and procurement card expenses.