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:
• Direct payroll and accounts payable functions to ensure timely, accurate processing and compliance with internal policies.
• Oversee a payroll specialist and an accounts payable clerk, providing guidance, workload coordination, and day-to-day support.
• Review invoice coding, payment documentation, and disbursement activity, including check runs and ACH transactions.
• Monitor payroll processing activities and resolve discrepancies to maintain reliable employee payments and reporting.
• Identify workflow inefficienc...