Director, Accounts Payable

About Hofstra:

Hofstra University is a nationally ranked and recognized private university in Hempstead, N.Y. that is the only school to ever host three consecutive presidential debates (2008, 2012 and 2016). At Hofstra, students get the best of both worlds. Our campus is a leafy oasis just a quick train ride away from New York City and all its cultural, recreational and professional opportunities. We offer small classes and personal attention, with the resources, technology and facilities of a large university. Students can choose from more than 160 undergraduate program options and 165 graduate program options in the liberal arts and sciences, education, health professions and human services, the Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs, the Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science, the Frank G. Zarb School of Business, the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication, the Maurice A. Deane School of Law, the Hofstra Northwell School of Graduate Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies, and the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Hofstra University is a dynamic community of more than 11,000 students from around the world who are dedicated to civic engagement, academic excellence and becoming leaders in their communities and their careers.

Description:

The University is seeking a Director of Accounts Payable with extensive managerial experience in a high-volume office. The Director reports to the University Controller’s Office.  The Director of Accounts Payable is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations to ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of all accounts payable payments. The Director oversees the accounts payable month-end process and reconciliations as needed and performs other non-routine accounting functions as assigned.

The Director is responsible for managing the accounts payable staff in routine tasks, overseeing the internal control system in compliance with University policy and applicable government regulation, advising University-wide employees on policy, as well as identifying opportunities for improved efficiency.

Responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:

• Supervises the accounts payable staff to ensure invoices and expense reports are processed accurately and in a timely manner consistent with University policy and government regulation.
• Reviews all checks processed and provide feedback to staff regarding their individual checks entered.
• Supervises month-end and year-end close for A/P.
• Works on calendar year end tax reporting requirements.
• Provides guidance to employees on proper procedures and support documentation required to comply with Hofstra University Policy and IRS regulation.
• Runs statistical reports for departments and management as needed.
• Ability to interact with all levels of management and deal with competing priorities
• Prepares ad hoc analysis as requested using Crystal Reports and Access.
• Performs other related duties as assigned such as ACH process review and Wire transfer bookings
• Responsible for testing new software upgrades.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting or related field required.
• Minimum of 5-7 years’ experience in high volume Accounts Payable department required.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal guidance and prioritize tasks.
• Possess strong analytical and attention to detail skills.
• Proficiency with financial systems required, as well as Microsoft Excel and Word.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with Banner Ellucian financial systems and Crystal Reports preferred.
• Prior Higher Education preferred.

Application Instructions:

For consideration, please send a cover letter with salary requirements and resume to: FinancialAffairs@hofstra.edu and please indicate “Director of Accounts Payable” in the subject line.

Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, administrative staff and student body, and encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.