Wentworth Institute of Technology

Accounts Payable Manager

Boston, MA, US · Director · Part-time

No sponsorship$64k-$77kDetected 2 days ago

Data ScienceAccessibilityAccountingBudgetingProcess ImprovementProcurementHRISCustomer SupportRoboticsCollaborationAccounts Payable

About the role

Reporting to the University Controller, the Accounts Payable Specialist (Specialist) is responsible for executing and optimizing day-to-day accounts payable operations with a strong emphasis on system integrity, compliance, and process efficiency.
The Specialist will review invoices and reimbursements for accuracy and alignment with financial policies and provide final approval before the various transactions are initiated for payment.
Hands on management and responsibility for the full cycle, end-to-end Accounts Payable process.

Review, validate, and process vendor invoices, purchase orders, employee expense reimbursements, and other miscellaneous payment requests in Workday and PaymodeX.
Maintain accurate supplier records and assist with supplier onboarding in Workday. Ensure that each vendor has an up-to-date Form W-9 on file before payments are made.
Generate and analyze Workday reports for A/P activity for reconciliation, audit support, and month-end close activities.
Maintain organized and audit-ready documentation for all A/P transactions.
All applicants have the right to accessibility support and accommodations.
The campus also features 60+ state of the art labs and studios including the Casella Robotics Laboratory, the state-of-the-art BOND Virtual Design and Construction Lab, and ample design studios.

Demonstrated experience with autonomy to proactively take steps to identify, resolve, and communicate issues.
Other related Accounts Payable duties and projects as required.
Wentworth also offers minors, dual graduate degrees, graduate certificates, and accelerated three-year undergraduate degrees along with 3+1, 4+1, and 4+2 undergraduate and graduate degree combinations.
Undergraduate students at Wentworth are required to complete two coop semesters to graduate.
This close connection between academic experience and on-the-job proficiency directly translates to higher earnings and accelerated career growth.

Experience using PaymodeX, a third-party payment processor.
Proficiency in other Workday Financial Management modules, including general ledger, budgeting, reporting, and grants management.
Knowledge of fund accounting, GASB standards, and nonprofit financial reporting.
Position Details:
Standard office environment with occasional evening or weekend work required for deadlines.
The job grade for this position is Grade 6.
The expected wage range for this position is between $64,000 - $77,000, which reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role.
At this time, the university is unable to sponsor applicants for H-1B visas.

Demonstrated experience and proficiency in Workday Accounts Payable module.
Experience with hands-on management of entire Accounts Payable function.
Experience reviewing Form W-9's supplied by vendors and accurately categorizing them in Workday for purposes of Form 1099 filing.
Bachelor's degree or related experience.
5+ years of related work experience.
High attention to detail and ability to troubleshoot A/P related issues.

Wentworth Institute of Technology is committed to fair, transparent, and legally compliant compensation practices.
We believe that clarity about pay structures and ranges supports equity, fosters trust, and ensures a positive workplace for all employees.

Wentworth offers one of the nation's most comprehensive Cooperative Education (coop) programs.
Schumann Library & Learning Commons, multiple computer centers, a 24-hour police department, and numerous social activities.

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