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Accounts Payable Manager
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State of Oklahoma
About the Position: Under the direction of the Director of Financial Operations, the Accounts Payable Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the accounts payable function, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments. This position involves supervising Accounts payable staff, managing workflows, maintaining vendor relationships, and ensuring all departmental activities comply with state and agency policies. Responsibilities involve professional-level work in the maintenance, analysis, interpretation, and management of financial accounting data. This includes the preparation and posting of various journals, ledgers and accounts, analysis and presentation of financial data, and review and approval of various vouchers and invoices for payment, analyzing budget requirements, and other similar activities.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Lead, train, and mentor a team of accounts payable specialists, providing guidance and monitoring performance.
Assign tasks and manage workflows to ensure equitable distribution of work and timely processing of all payments.
Conduct regular performance reviews and assist with employee development.
Oversee the end-to-end invoice processing cycle, from entry and verification to approval and payment.
Review and approve invoices, expense reports, and payment requests to ensure accuracy and compliance with state, ODMHSAS, and OMES policies.
Manage and initiate payment runs, including checks, ACH, and wire transfers.
Maintain and reconcile the accounts payable ledger to validate charges and ensure timely and accurate payments.
Prepare and analyze various reports for management, including monthly, quarterly, and annual fiscal reports.
Manage the year-end closing processes related to accounts payable.
Develop, implement, and maintain internal controls and procedures to prevent fraud and ensure adherence to financial regulations.
Provide necessary documentation and explanations to assist with external audits.
Serve as a primary point of contact for resolving complex payment issues, discrepancies, and inquiries from vendors and other state agencies.
Build and maintain strong, cooperative relationships with vendors and internal departments.
Identify opportunities for process improvements and increased efficiencies, particularly with the use of financial software systems.
Collaborate with procurement, treasury, and IT to improve workflow and resolve system issues.
Job Type/Salary
Application period: 10/23/2025-11/06/2025
Full-time
Vacancies: 1
Annual Salary for level III: $80,000.00
Primary Working Hours are M-F; 8-5 onsite
FLSA Status: Exempt
Minimum Qualifications And Experience
Bachelors degree in accounting, business, public administration or a closely related field and five years of experience in professional accounting or auditing or closely related work, including two years in a supervisory or administrative capacity;
An equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one additional year of professional accounting or auditing experience for each year of the required education.
Experience with Excel, PeopleSoft Accounts Payable and Purchasing modules is preferred.
Note: Preference may also be given to candidates with a bachelor’s degree.
Special Requirements
Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill any job-related travel normally associated with this position and as such have a valid driver’s license
Applicants must apply to posting with a resume
Benefit Highlights
Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums
A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre‑existing condition exclusions or limitations
Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care
11 paid holidays
15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year
Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match
Longevity Bonus for years of service
Training opportunities for CEU requirements
With an annual appropriated budget exceeding $300 million, the ODMHSAS Finance division administers the agency’s budgeting, procurement, reimbursement and billing services for Central Administration, state‑operated facilities, and other community partners.
Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Accounts Payable Manager
role at
State of Oklahoma
About the Position: Under the direction of the Director of Financial Operations, the Accounts Payable Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the accounts payable function, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments. This position involves supervising Accounts payable staff, managing workflows, maintaining vendor relationships, and ensuring all departmental activities comply with state and agency policies. Responsibilities involve professional-level work in the maintenance, analysis, interpretation, and management of financial accounting data. This includes the preparation and posting of various journals, ledgers and accounts, analysis and presentation of financial data, and review and approval of various vouchers and invoices for payment, analyzing budget requirements, and other similar activities.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Lead, train, and mentor a team of accounts payable specialists, providing guidance and monitoring performance.
Assign tasks and manage workflows to ensure equitable distribution of work and timely processing of all payments.
Conduct regular performance reviews and assist with employee development.
Oversee the end-to-end invoice processing cycle, from entry and verification to approval and payment.
Review and approve invoices, expense reports, and payment requests to ensure accuracy and compliance with state, ODMHSAS, and OMES policies.
Manage and initiate payment runs, including checks, ACH, and wire transfers.
Maintain and reconcile the accounts payable ledger to validate charges and ensure timely and accurate payments.
Prepare and analyze various reports for management, including monthly, quarterly, and annual fiscal reports.
Manage the year-end closing processes related to accounts payable.
Develop, implement, and maintain internal controls and procedures to prevent fraud and ensure adherence to financial regulations.
Provide necessary documentation and explanations to assist with external audits.
Serve as a primary point of contact for resolving complex payment issues, discrepancies, and inquiries from vendors and other state agencies.
Build and maintain strong, cooperative relationships with vendors and internal departments.
Identify opportunities for process improvements and increased efficiencies, particularly with the use of financial software systems.
Collaborate with procurement, treasury, and IT to improve workflow and resolve system issues.
Job Type/Salary
Application period: 10/23/2025-11/06/2025
Full-time
Vacancies: 1
Annual Salary for level III: $80,000.00
Primary Working Hours are M-F; 8-5 onsite
FLSA Status: Exempt
Minimum Qualifications And Experience
Bachelors degree in accounting, business, public administration or a closely related field and five years of experience in professional accounting or auditing or closely related work, including two years in a supervisory or administrative capacity;
An equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one additional year of professional accounting or auditing experience for each year of the required education.
Experience with Excel, PeopleSoft Accounts Payable and Purchasing modules is preferred.
Note: Preference may also be given to candidates with a bachelor’s degree.
Special Requirements
Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill any job-related travel normally associated with this position and as such have a valid driver’s license
Applicants must apply to posting with a resume
Benefit Highlights
Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums
A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre‑existing condition exclusions or limitations
Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care
11 paid holidays
15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year
Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match
Longevity Bonus for years of service
Training opportunities for CEU requirements
With an annual appropriated budget exceeding $300 million, the ODMHSAS Finance division administers the agency’s budgeting, procurement, reimbursement and billing services for Central Administration, state‑operated facilities, and other community partners.
Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.
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