The New York State Senate seeks an experienced individual to join their Accounts Payable Department as the Deputy Accounts Payable Manager.
Minimum requirements for an Accounts Payable Deputy Manager typically include an associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field. Other qualifications may include:

• Experience: 5–10 years of experience in accounts payable or general accounting
• Skills: Strong organizational and time management skills, business acumen, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and prioritize tasks
• Software proficiency: Knowledge of Microsoft Office and accounts payable software
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical skills: Strong quantitative and analytical abilities
• Accounting knowledge: Basic accounting principles, knowledge of payables, budgeting, and accounting best practices

The Deputy Accounts Payable Manager is responsible for the following:

• Responsible for reviewing all travel and employee expense reimbursement transactions before submitting these documents to the Secretary of the Senate’s approval
• Responsible for the review of all voucher documents before the submission of these documents to the Secretary of the Senate’s approval
• Assists Accounts Payable Manager in the review and analysis of State contracts submitted for Office of State Comptroller approval
• Assists the Accounts Payable Manager in the day-to-day operations of the Accounts Payable Office, including communicating with vendors in the solution of outstanding bill claims and the clarification of billing disputes
• Review all pertinent payment data for accuracy
• Handles day-to-day operations, including SFS roles, when the AP Manager is unavailable.
• Bonded authorization to receive up checks from the New York State Division of the Treasury
• Supports the Chief Fiscal Officer in retrieving data and producing reports associated with requests for information
• Any other requests from the CFO of the Senate

Salary range is between $80,000 to $95,000, commensurate with education and experience.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@nysenate.gov. Submissions that do not include both will not be considered.
This recruitment will remain open until filled.
The NYS Senate offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that include a health and wellness in the workplace program that you and your family can benefit from:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Wellness Program

The New York State Senate is an Equal Opportunity employer that values a diverse and equitable workplace. We do not permit discrimination based on race, age, creed, color, religion, gender/sex, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, or physical or mental disability, domestic violence victim status, arrest/criminal conviction record, pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity or expression, sexual harassment, immigration status, or hair texture or protective hair styles.