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Montana State University

Director of Accounts Payable

🇺🇸 Bozeman, MT

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Finance

🗓️ August 5th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Montana State University is hiring a Director of Accounts Payable to lead and manage the accounts payable operations across multiple campuses. The Director oversees compliance with regulatory requirements, manages a team responsible for invoice processing, supplier management, and year-end 1099 tax reporting, while providing guidance and customer service to university departments and vendors.

Highlights
  • Manage accounts payable function and payment systems for Montana State University and affiliated campuses.
  • Lead a team for invoice processing, vendor setup, payment approvals, and special payment handling.
  • Ensure compliance with university, state, and federal policies including IRS regulations and 1099 reporting.
  • Develop, administer, and communicate accounts payable policies and procedures while recommending process improvements.
  • Supervise auditing of purchasing card transactions, travel payments, and coordinate with auditors and vendors.
  • Required skills include proficiency in Microsoft Excel, knowledge of invoicing and ERP or modular accounting systems.
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Preferred experience with fund or governmental accounting and regulatory filings.
  • Position reports to the Controller within University Business Services - Financial Services division.
  • Salary is commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications; benefits eligible.