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Montana State University

Director of Accounts Payable

🇺🇸 Bozeman, MT

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Finance

🗓️ August 11th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Montana State University is hiring a Director of Accounts Payable. The Director will lead the accounts payable function, managing compliance, overseeing payment processing, vendor management, and year-end 1099 tax reporting across multiple campuses while providing customer service to internal departments and external vendors.

Highlights

  • Lead and manage the accounts payable team across Bozeman and four affiliated campuses.
  • Oversee daily accounts payable processing including vendor setup, invoice approval, and payment issuance.
  • Ensure compliance with University, State, and Federal regulations, including IRS 1099 reporting.
  • Develop and implement accounts payable policies and procedures and recommend process improvements.
  • Supervise audit and monitoring of purchasing card transactions, travel payments, and financial controls.
  • Collaborate with internal departments, State of Montana, auditors, banks, and vendors.
  • Required proficiency with Microsoft Excel and invoicing/accounting systems, preferably modular or ERP systems.
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field, or equivalent education and experience.
  • Experience with accounting practices, financial reporting, internal controls, and regulatory filings.
  • Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications; benefits eligible; supervisory responsibilities included.