Baltimore City Public Schools
Manager - Accounts Payable
Baltimore City Public Schools, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
Plans, schedules, coordinates, and reviews accounting and related accounting clerical work in accounts payable. Supervises and trains assigned accounting clerical staff.
Essential Functions
Establishes and revises related accounting forms and procedures.Evaluates the performance of, disciplines, and recommends the hiring, firing, and promoting of assigned subordinate staff.Trains new employees in accounting or payables procedures.Interprets policies, procedures, and operating standards.Provides appropriate supervision, mentoring, and professional growth and development opportunities to assigned staff. Such responsibility includes the development and implementation of professional growth plans to include keeping abreast of current developments, literature, and technical sources of information.Plans workload and supervises staff, and performs other human resources, finance, and payroll related functions for assigned employees.Utilizes tact and exercises good judgment in interacting with the general public, school, and central office personnel.
COMPETENCIES
Functional/Technical Skills: Possesses required functional and technical knowledge and skills to do his or her job at a high level of accomplishment; demonstrates active interest and ability to enhance and apply new functional skills.Customer Focus: Commits to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external stakeholders; acts with stakeholders in mind; values the importance of providing high-quality customer service.Directing Others: Establishes clear directions; sets stretching goals and assigns responsibilities that bring out the best work from people; establishes a good work plan and distributes the workload appropriately.Managing and Measuring Work: Clearly assigns responsibility for tasks and decisions; sets clear objectives and measures; monitors process, progress, and results; designs feedback loops into work.
Desired Qualifications
15 years related accounts payable experience to include lead or supervisory experience.Additional related experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the education requirements.Knowledge of accounting, accounts payable, and/or routine auditing practices and procedures.Ability to maintain assigned accounts and to compile, write, and maintain accounting reports.Ability to analyze and resolve accounting problems.Ability to supervise accounting clerical staff.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.Effective verbal and written communication skills.Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.Leadership and team management skills.Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively.Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.Strong customer service background.
Full time or Part time: Full time
Additional Details
Qualified candidates for the above position must submit the following:Completed online applicationResume that clearly demonstrates the above minimum qualifications. It is important that you include all experiences and education related to the position to which you are applying.Upload copies of all transcripts - undergraduate, graduate, and all MSDE Certifications.Must provide three (3) professional references to include: name, title, business address, e-mail address, and phone number.All documentation/certification necessary (scanned copies accepted) to substantiate minimum qualifications; must be uploaded into application.All documentation must be scanned and uploaded to application.
Benefits: This position is eligible for benefits. To review the available options please see the information relevant to the union for this position by viewing the following link:
http://www.baltimorecityschools.org
Baltimore City Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry or national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in its employment, programs, and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. For inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies, please contact Equal Opportunity Manager, Title IX Coordinator Equal Employment Opportunity and Title IX Compliance Office 200 E. North Avenue, Room 208 Baltimore, MD 21202; 410-396-8542 (phone); 410-396-2955 (fax).
This position is not affiliated with any bargaining unit.This position is affiliated with the City Retirement Plan.#J-18808-Ljbffr
Essential Functions
Establishes and revises related accounting forms and procedures.Evaluates the performance of, disciplines, and recommends the hiring, firing, and promoting of assigned subordinate staff.Trains new employees in accounting or payables procedures.Interprets policies, procedures, and operating standards.Provides appropriate supervision, mentoring, and professional growth and development opportunities to assigned staff. Such responsibility includes the development and implementation of professional growth plans to include keeping abreast of current developments, literature, and technical sources of information.Plans workload and supervises staff, and performs other human resources, finance, and payroll related functions for assigned employees.Utilizes tact and exercises good judgment in interacting with the general public, school, and central office personnel.
COMPETENCIES
Functional/Technical Skills: Possesses required functional and technical knowledge and skills to do his or her job at a high level of accomplishment; demonstrates active interest and ability to enhance and apply new functional skills.Customer Focus: Commits to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external stakeholders; acts with stakeholders in mind; values the importance of providing high-quality customer service.Directing Others: Establishes clear directions; sets stretching goals and assigns responsibilities that bring out the best work from people; establishes a good work plan and distributes the workload appropriately.Managing and Measuring Work: Clearly assigns responsibility for tasks and decisions; sets clear objectives and measures; monitors process, progress, and results; designs feedback loops into work.
Desired Qualifications
15 years related accounts payable experience to include lead or supervisory experience.Additional related experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the education requirements.Knowledge of accounting, accounts payable, and/or routine auditing practices and procedures.Ability to maintain assigned accounts and to compile, write, and maintain accounting reports.Ability to analyze and resolve accounting problems.Ability to supervise accounting clerical staff.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.Effective verbal and written communication skills.Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.Leadership and team management skills.Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively.Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.Strong customer service background.
Full time or Part time: Full time
Additional Details
Qualified candidates for the above position must submit the following:Completed online applicationResume that clearly demonstrates the above minimum qualifications. It is important that you include all experiences and education related to the position to which you are applying.Upload copies of all transcripts - undergraduate, graduate, and all MSDE Certifications.Must provide three (3) professional references to include: name, title, business address, e-mail address, and phone number.All documentation/certification necessary (scanned copies accepted) to substantiate minimum qualifications; must be uploaded into application.All documentation must be scanned and uploaded to application.
Benefits: This position is eligible for benefits. To review the available options please see the information relevant to the union for this position by viewing the following link:
http://www.baltimorecityschools.org
Baltimore City Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry or national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in its employment, programs, and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. For inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies, please contact Equal Opportunity Manager, Title IX Coordinator Equal Employment Opportunity and Title IX Compliance Office 200 E. North Avenue, Room 208 Baltimore, MD 21202; 410-396-8542 (phone); 410-396-2955 (fax).
This position is not affiliated with any bargaining unit.This position is affiliated with the City Retirement Plan.#J-18808-Ljbffr