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Montana State University

Director of Accounts Payable

🇺🇸 Bozeman, MT

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Finance

🗓️ July 29th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Montana State University is hiring a Director of Accounts Payable. This role leads the accounts payable function across multiple campuses, managing compliance, overseeing a team, and ensuring timely and accurate payment processing, as well as year-end 1099 tax reporting for all affiliated campuses.

Highlights
  • Lead and manage accounts payable operations including vendor setup, payment processing, and compliance with university, state, and federal regulations.
  • Supervise a team and oversee audit and accounting duties related to accounts payable.
  • Develop, administer, and communicate Accounts Payable policies and procedures and implement process improvements.
  • Maintain relationships and coordinate effectively with internal departments, vendors, auditors, and state agencies.
  • Perform year-end IRS Form 1099 reporting for all campuses.
  • Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field, or equivalent experience, plus knowledge of accounting practices and IRS reporting.
  • Preferred qualifications include experience with fund/government accounting, modular accounting systems, and regulatory filings.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and invoicing systems is expected.
  • The position reports to the Controller within University Business Services - Financial Services.
  • Salary is commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications; the role is benefits eligible.