INTERNAL - Accounts Payable and Receivable Manager

Accounts Payable and Receivable Manager

Location:

West Monroe, LA

Job No: 495568 | Work Type:
Staff | Categories:
Budget and Planning, Finance and Budget, Fiscal Affairs

• Oversee and support daily accounts payable and receivable operations, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant processing of vendor payments and incoming receivable transactions in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Collaborate closely with Purchasing and Finance to ensure adherence to procurement policies and maintain the integrity and accuracy of the College's financial records.
• Work with vendors and internal departments to route inquiries appropriately and assist with the timely resolution of issues.
• Oversee preparation and submission of IRS Form 1099 reporting and unclaimed property reporting in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Maintain departmental records, ensuring compliance with retention policies.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and institutional policies, procedures, and internal control standards; assist with internal and external audits as needed.
• Supervise, train, and mentor staff; assign workloads and monitor performance.
• Identify opportunities for process and operational improvements; work with appropriate personnel to review, develop, and implement changes to improve efficiency, strengthen controls, and streamline operations.
• Provide training, guidance, and updates to College staff regarding policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by the Chief Financial Officer.

Associate's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required;
Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in Accounts Payable required. Prior experience in a higher education setting and/or with Ellucian Banner preferred. Strong knowledge of accounting principles, accounts payable processes, and internal controls; familiarity with accounts receivable processes and reconciliation practices is a must. Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills with strong attention to detail. Effective communication and interpersonal skills as well as a demonstrated ability to lead teams, implement change, and improve operational efficiency.

As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, Louisiana Delta Community College has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits, and Employee Assistance Program.

Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. Louisiana Delta Community College is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. Louisiana Delta Community College is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.