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Montana State University

Director of Accounts Payable

🇺🇸 Bozeman, MT

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Finance

🗓️ July 23rd, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Montana State University is hiring a Director of Accounts Payable. The Director leads the accounts payable function across multiple campuses, managing compliance with regulations, supervising staff, ensuring accurate expense reporting, and overseeing year-end 1099 tax reporting while providing excellent customer service to university departments and vendors.

Highlights

  • Manage accounts payable operations for Montana State University and its affiliated campuses.
  • Lead and supervise a team responsible for processing payments, vendor management, and audit activities.
  • Ensure compliance with university, state, and federal regulations including IRS 1099 reporting.
  • Develop and administer Accounts Payable policies, procedures, and process improvements.
  • Collaborate with internal departments, vendors, auditors, and state agencies to resolve payment issues and strengthen controls.
  • Required proficiency with Microsoft Excel and invoicing systems.
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Experience with accounting practices, financial reporting, internal controls, and IRS reporting regulations.
  • Preferred experience with fund/governmental accounting, modular accounting systems, and regulatory filings.
  • Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications; position includes supervisory duties and eligibility for benefits.