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Contract * Accurately process invoices for payments. * Review and verify invoices and check ... Communicate effectively with vendors, internal departments, and management to resolve payment or ...

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$66K - $91K/yr

The Accounts Payable (AP) Manager is a leadership role responsible for independently managing an ... to contract and payment terms. * Consult with department managers and vendors to negotiate ...

The Accounts Payable (AP) Manager is a leadership role responsible for independently managing an ... to contract and payment terms. * Consult with department managers and vendors to negotiate ...

The Accounts Payable (AP) Manager is a leadership role responsible for independently managing an ... to contract and payment terms. * Consult with department managers and vendors to negotiate ...

The Accounts Payable (AP) Manager is a leadership role responsible for independently managing an ... to contract and payment terms. * Consult with department managers and vendors to negotiate ...

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How much do manager contract accounts payable jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for manager contract accounts payable in the United States is $78,746.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $65,500.00 and $90,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Manager Contract Accounts Payable vs Accounts Payable Specialist?

AspectManager Contract Accounts PayableAccounts Payable Specialist
ResponsibilitiesOversees contract payments, manages team, ensures complianceProcesses invoices, verifies expenses, maintains records
CredentialsBachelor's degree, accounting or finance certification often preferredHigh school diploma or associate's, relevant experience
Work EnvironmentManagement level, supervisory, often in corporate finance departmentsOperational role, often in finance or accounting teams
Industry UsageCommon in large organizations with complex contractsWidely used across industries for day-to-day invoice processing

The Manager Contract Accounts Payable typically oversees contract-related payments and manages a team, requiring more experience and leadership skills. In contrast, the Accounts Payable Specialist focuses on processing invoices and maintaining records. Both roles are essential in finance departments but differ in scope and responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Manager Contract Accounts Payable job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $78,746 per year, or $37.9 per hour.

Accounts Payable Manager

Montana State University

Bozeman, MT • On-site

$42.30/hr

Full-time, Per diem

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Job description

Position Details
Position Information
Announcement Number
STAFF - VA - 26464
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Kristy Colling
406-994-4311
kristy.colling@montana.edu
Classification Title
Financial Mgr
Working Title
Accounts Payable Manager
Brief Position Overview
The Accounts Payable Manager leads the accounts payable function for Montana State University, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant payment processing while providing excellent service to campus departments and external vendors. This position oversees vendor registration through the University's procure-to-pay system, establishes standard team timelines and service expectations, communicates key processes and deadlines to campus partners, and identifies opportunities for process improvement. The Accounts Payable Manager also assists with year-end 1099 tax reporting for the Bozeman and affiliate campuses.
Position Number
4M0572
Department
Controller
Division
University Business Services - Financial Services
Appointment Type
Classified
Contract Term
Fiscal Year
Semester
If other, specify From date
If other, specify End date
FLSA
Exempt
Union Affiliation
Exempt from Collective Bargaining
FTE
1.0
Benefits Eligible
Eligible
Salary
$42.3077 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications
Contract Type
Classified Salary
If other, please specify
Recruitment Type
Open
Position Details
General Statement
University Financial Services provides accounting and business services for all components of Montana State University (MSU). Financial services works to ensure that business transactions are conducted and reported efficiently, effectively, and in accordance with all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.
The Accounts Payable Manager leads a team to ensure that University expenses comply with university, state and federal regulations and audit requirements, ensures the integrity of the University's expense records and balances, and manages the accounts payable functions including invoicing and supplier management within the University's procure to pay system.
The Accounts Payable Manager works collaboratively across the Financial Services team to mitigate institutional risk, process payables efficiently, use judgement in the allowability of expenses, work with suppliers, and coordinate payables across multiple platforms. The Manager helps to coordinate appropriate tax reporting within accounts payable and in consultation with the Controller and University Payroll team.
Duties and Responsibilities
This position manages staff and oversees the performance, compliance, and operational support of the accounts payable function. Duties include but are not limited to:
  • Effectively manage a team of employees - including hiring, training and workflow development, and day-to-day supervision. Coach, support, and develop employees with varying levels of experience.
  • Direct daily accounts payable operations, including vendor setup, W-9 review, ACH setup and review, special check requests, outgoing wires, resolution of vendor payment issues, timely payment processing, and fellowship payment tracking and processing.
  • Administer, interpret, and communicate accounts payable policies, procedures, timelines, and expectations to staff, campus departments, vendors, and other stakeholders.
  • Review accounts payable processes and advise on appropriate internal controls, segregation of duties, and fraud prevention measures.
  • Identify and resolve operational issues to support efficient and effective accounts payable operations. Coordinate with campus departments, shared services, central offices, and other partners as needed. Recommend, document, and facilitate process improvements.
  • Supervise the review of purchasing card transactions and advise staff and campus departments on appropriate approvals, documentation, and compliance requirements.
  • Direct the processing of travel payments and ensure travel per diem, mileage rates, and related reimbursements are administered in accordance with applicable policy. Communicate and implement travel rate changes in a timely manner.
  • Coordinate with the Controller to support IRS Form 1099 preparation and processing, including evaluating new IRS regulations, interpreting reporting requirements, providing guidance to staff and affiliated campuses, ensuring adequate documentation is maintained, and overseeing the issuance, printing, and filing of 1099 forms.
  • Work with internal and external auditors to provide requested information, documentation, and explanations related to accounts payable activity, controls, and reporting.
  • Communicate and collaborate professionally with the State of Montana, financial institutions, vendors, campus departments, affiliated campuses, and other internal and external partners.

Required Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
  1. Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or related field and progressively responsible accounts payable experiences or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience in lieu of a degree.
  2. Demonstrated experience with accounts payable practices, supplier relations, and internal controls.
  3. Demonstrated experience reviewing processes and/or procedures for continuing compliance with changing regulations and to prevent errors or strengthen internal controls.
  4. Experience managing and supervising a team, including performance management.
  5. Knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Excel to sort, analyze, format and summarize financial information.

Preferred Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
  1. Experience working with various constituencies to make informed decisions and ensuring those decisions are communicated appropriately.
  2. Experience with a modular accounting or accounts payable system.
  3. Experience preparing IRS 1099 reporting or other regulatory filings.
  4. Demonstrated skills in organizational evaluation with an eye for increasing effectiveness and efficiencies and operational improvements.
  5. Successful experience using independent decision making to solve problems.

The Successful Candidate Will
To perform this work, the Accounts Payable Manager should possess:
  • Knowledge of invoicing systems
  • An effective communication style and proven leadership experience in a multi-faceted team environment.
  • Ability and experience identifying training and development needs, evaluate workloads and resources.
  • An understanding of the procure-to-pay process, experience in an ERP or modular accounting system environment, and can make decisions based on established policies and procedures and how they align with strategic priorities.
  • A drive to develop and implement creative solutions that faculty and staff can employ to meet their business needs while remaining in compliance within a complex regulatory environment.

Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Physical Demands
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
This position has supervisory duties?
Yes
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
At the conclusion of a successful search
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
Close Date
Applications will be:
Screening of applications will begin on July 13, 2026; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
Special Instructions
This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
EEO Statement
Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.
In compliance with the Montana Veteran's Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran's preference, please complete the veteran's preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.

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