FY27: Accounts Payable Team Leader, Department of Controller, 8 hrs/12 mos, Ad closes 7/14/26

Summary Description

Under direction, performs a variety of accounting tasks required to analyze, verify and reconcile accounting records in order to ensure effective, efficient and accurate financial operations for a large and active area. The work of the class involves overseeing accounts payable staff in processing supplier invoices, and employee expense reimbursements in a timely and accurate manner; identify exceptions which occur in the procure-to-pay process and develop corrective action plans to eliminate them; and ensure payable transactions are properly accounted and the accounts payable balance is reconciled. Work with division of procurement to develop appropriate remediation of procure-to-pay process issues. Assist schools and offices in resolving purchasing issues.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Accounts Payable team and the employee reimbursement program.
• Coordinates the processing of vendor invoices and employee reimbursements, including travel, mileage, tuition, professional development, and other authorized expenses, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant payments.
• Provides technical guidance to staff, schools, and departments; resolves complex payment and reimbursement issues; monitors workflow and internal controls; and ensures compliance with MCPS policies, applicable regulations, and auditing standards.
• Aids in system improvements, reporting, year-end activities, and special projects to enhance operational efficiency and customer service.

Requirements

• Considerable knowledge of the organization, functions and operations of Montgomery County Public Schools.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, train and develop staff resources and skills.
• Strong skills in bookkeeping and accounting procedures, purchasing procurement procedures and financial accountability.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and high level of accuracy.
• Motivated, able to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Customer focus skills, effective documentation, team work and communication skills.
• Independent initiative to perform both original and recurring assignments.
• Excellent oral, written and human relations skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• College major in Accounting or Business Administration; 3+ years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience; supervisory experience in a high volume accounts payable office; proven performance record with strong managerial and analytical skills.
• Effective communication skills, familiarity with check processing, wire transfers, and ACH payments; knowledge of Oracle is a plus.