Accounting Manager - Accounts Payable %26 Billing Operations

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The Finance Department is seeking a full-time Accounting Manager - Accounts Payable & Billing Operations to assist the review, reconciliation, payment, reporting of agency obligations, and oversight of agency billing systems.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The CPCS Finance Department is responsible for all financial functions within the agency.
These include, but are not limited to:
Budget, Accounting, Procurement, Accounts Payable, Payroll Data, Security, Internal Control Compliance, Audit & Oversight Conformity, Fixed Assets, Federal Grants, Records Management, and Facilities.
The Accounting Manager - Accounts Payable & Billing Operations supports the Chief Financial Officer and Finance Director and is responsible for planning, directing, and managing the agency's accounts payable process for agency services, legal services, and court-related services, including court experts.
The Accounting Manager - Accounts Payable & Billing Operations oversees the daily management of the accounts payable staff.
This position will ensure compliance with the relevant requirements and guidelines of the office of the State Comptroller, the Operational Services Division (OSD), Administration and Finance, and the Committee for Public Counsel Services.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Managing the agency's accounts payable process for all bills including agency services, private legal services, and court-related services for over 3,000 attorneys and over 2,000 expert vendors;
Managing the timely operational payments for goods and services;
Providing regular supervision of Accounts Payable Supervisor and Accounts Payable staff including ensuring that annual performance evaluations are completed in a timely and comprehensive manner;
Managing the development and implementation of agency accounts payable policies and procedures and billing regulations including the CPCS Internal Control Policy;
Working directly with the Accounting Unit to ensure that funds for attorney and vendor payments are properly committed/encumbered by fiscal year and that funds are re-allocated/obligated as needed;
Overseeing the documentation of existing processes and determining specifications and requirements for future financial and/or billing systems, including procuring and implementing new systems;
Developing standard and custom queries/reports for billing systems and creating routine analysis and reporting responsibilities;
Communicating with vendors on billing issues as well as providing technical assistance to vendors and CPCS employees to ensure superior customer service and compliance with agency rules and regulations;
Supporting ongoing department initiatives which include moving to paperless, cross training, standardized/routine reporting and performance management;
Resolving all issues that concern the unit during the fiscal year, including the opening and closing of the state accounting system, MMARS and other agency internal billing systems;
Preparing and disseminating information internally regarding payment statuses and processes; maintaining related electronic and hard copy files;
Partnering with leaders throughout the agency including the head of the Private Counsel Division, the General Counsel and head of Audit and Oversight; and,
Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or similar field or an equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and experience;
Five years of experience in accounting and/or accounts payable experience and three years' experience managing/supervising; and,
Access to a personal computer with home internet access sufficient to work remotely.
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS
Proficiency with the state accounting system (MMARS), including reconciling accounts and managing accounts payable or similar accounting systems;
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office 2010+ with a strong emphasis on Excel, Access, and Outlook;
Three to five years of supervising, mentoring, or training experience;
Adapts easily to quickly learn and provide training on numerous agency billing systems;
Experience with custom/organization-built billing/platform systems;
Experience with legal billing systems preferred;
Experience with implementation of new billing/platform systems;
Ability to proactively identify solutions for process improvements and ability to implement effective solutions through the use of technology;
Ability to create, analyze, and interpret financial information and scenarios;
Knowledge and understanding of state finance law as well as payment and procurement regulations;
Good communication skills; and,
Ability to work independently and as part of a group.
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES
This person will possess personal and professional integrity, strong communication skills, and strong analytical and decision-making skills.
The individual must possess strong leadership and managerial skills, strong interpersonal skills, high energy level, and a positive outlook.
This person must believe in strong customer service and always act with professionalism and responsiveness.
The individual who will succeed in this role can best be described as:

motivated; you thrive in feeling accomplished without gloating or getting an ego;
a stickler for accuracy; your attention to detail is critical for success and the success of the Agency mission;
consistent across many communication mediums ; whether it be over the phone, text or email, you provide superior support for whomever needs it;
a tech enthusiast ; you recognize that technology can improve processes and love to learn how technology can improve existing processes;
a team player; no matter your peers' education or experience, you treat them as your equal;
patient; you welcome differences and you understand that sometimes you are limited in what you can improve upon or change but you continue to look for opportunities to improve existing processes; and,
a believer; that our clients and staff are why we come to work every day and that nearly anything can be accomplished with dedication, patience and hard work.
EEO Statement
The Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation as required by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other applicable federal and state statutes and organizational policies.
Applicants who have questions about equal employment opportunity or who need reasonable accommodations can contact the Chief Human Resources Officer, Sandra DeBow-Huang, at ***
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