Position Overview
Description We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager to support a university environment in Canandaigua, New York. This Contract position will lead key payroll and accounts payable activities while supervising a small team and helping strengthen day-to-day accounting operations. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, a proactive work style, and the ability to improve processes with minimal oversight.
Responsibilities:
β’ Direct payroll and accounts payable functions to ensure timely, accurate processing and compliance with internal policies.
β’ Oversee a payroll specialist and an accounts payable clerk, providing guidance, workload coordination, and day-to-day support.
β’ Review invoice coding, payment documentation, and disbursement activity, including check runs and ACH transactions.
β’ Monitor payroll processing activities and resolve discrepancies to maintain reliable employee payments and reporting.
β’ Identify workflow inefficienc...