Lead Specialist, Accounts Payable

Job Profile Summary

Under limited supervision, the purpose of this position is to assist the Accounts Payable Senior Director, to monitor, review and improve the business activities of the department through constant review of accounts payable processes, procedures and staff performance. Serves as a team lead with responsibility for performing a variety of coordinating, coaching, facilitating, consensus building and planning duties designed to assure that the work of the team is carried out in accordance with standards of quantity and quality, when the Accounts Payable Senior Director is not available.

Performs related work as directed.

This position allows eligible veterans and their spouses to claim Veterans' Preference pursuant

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postsecondary educational requirements, in the employment by the state and its political

subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.

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Minimum Education:

Bachelor's degree required.

An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.

Minimum Experience/Training:

Four years of Accounts Payable experience or relevant experience.

Essential Functions:

Daily - 25%:
Processes supplier's payment; monitors timeliness of online approvals and intervenes when necessary to ensure timely processing. Analyzes supplier's financial data prior to payments for any necessary accounts reconciliation.

Daily - 25%:
Assists department in problem solving and communications with vendors and college staff regarding payment processing. Responds to requests for financial transactions from administrators, other departments, staff, outside agencies and vendors.

Weekly - 20%:
Assists in processing requests for checks, cancel payments, payments research, communicates status of financial transactions, payment delays, underpayments or over payments, historical invoices and/or payment activity.

Weekly - 15%:
Reviews financial transactions for accuracy, corrects financial transactions when necessary. Sends back financial documents to the originator for correction when necessary. Reviews and tests the implementation of new procedures, new system processes and reports necessary to maintain data integrity within the accounts payable process and related interfaces.

Daily - 10%:
Serves as a team lead with responsibility for performing a variety of coordinating, coaching, training, facilitating, consensus building, and planning duties designed to assure that the work of the team is carried out in accordance with standards of quantity and quality

Other - 5%:
Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Fully proficient in professional and functional standards and protocols of position

General understanding of College's structure, policies, and practices, and the impact on own area

Ability to contribute in multiple related areas within the function

Expertise in understanding and following project plans, including the coordination of multiple resources and activities

Understanding of and ability to coordinate interdependencies of work within the area and of resources from outside the area

Ability to exchange information with individuals and collaborate with colleagues within the College as well as presentation skills

Requires advanced knowledge of computerized systems and operating environments i.e. Microsoft Office Products and specialized computer systems spec

Ability to interact and effectively communicate with employee, student populations

Our Culture - At Broward College, our leaders embody a culture of competence, care, character, composure, and courage. We prioritize serving each other and our students through high-quality guidance, mutual respect, resilience, and fair, thoughtful decision-making, all while upholding the values of integrity, transparency, and honesty.

Broward College offers an exceptional benefits package, including, but not limited to:

* Affordable High Quality Healthcare Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision)

* Retirement Options - Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or the FRS Investment Plan

* Wellness Program

* Vacation/Paid Time Off

* Winter and Spring Break Off

* Paid Parental Leave

* Tuition Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement are available to employees and family members

Job Title

Lead Specialist, Accounts Payable

Position Number

P0005262

Job Status

Full time Regular

Department

Accounting

Location

Cypress Creek Administrative Center

Pay Grade

714

Salary

$42,320 - $49,726 (Salary Commensurate with

Education and Experience )

Work Shift

First Shift

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday/Weekends/Varies

Hours Per Week

40

Posting End Date

Open Until Filled

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