Manager, Accounts Payable

Manager, Accounts Payable San Diego Unified School District Eugene Brucker Education Center - San Diego, California Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in

San Diego Unified School District Job Opportunities Job Details Job ID:

5291223

Application Deadline:

Aug 18, 2025 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Re-Posted:

Jul 25, 2025 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

To Be Determined Job Description This opportunity is open to all interested candidates.

OVERVIEW

San Diego Unified School District, the second largest district in California and one of the top largest urban school districts in the United States, is looking for professionals who care deeply for students and are committed to the communities in which they serve.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, San Diego Unified employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, and being accountable for one's actions and the resulting impact.

BASIC FUNCTION

The Manager, Accounts Payable will plan, organize, control and manage the accounts payable functions and assigned staff; relieve the workload of the Controller by performing highly responsible fiscal duties and assigned projects.

POSITION SPECIFICS

Working Location:

Accounts Payable Department. 4100 Normal Street, San Diego, CA 92103 Work schedule: 12 months / 248 days per year The position is paid on the AASD Classified Supervisors Salary Schedule , Supervisor Schedule II, Salary Plan 0700, Grade 022. Qualifies for District Paid health and wellness benefits for employee and dependents This application requires you to respond to position-specific questions in your submitted online application. These questions are identified below in the Application Process - Letter of Introduction section.

Examples of Duties:

An incumbent may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements. E = Essential Functions Plan, organize, control and manage the work of assigned staff; train staff in disbursement of district obligations in accordance with current state and federal laws, Education Code, district policies and procedures and audit practices. Plan, assign, and review work of unit for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to time schedules; audit and review input; oversee the district's final point of audit and approval for all accounts payable disbursements. Monitor and interpret new and existing state and federal laws and regulations including tax laws; supervise the compilation of data for issue of annual tax information returns required by agencies authorized to levy taxes. Perform complex research and analysis and recommend and implement new district policies and procedures resulting from new legislation and new programs. Recommend system modifications, corrections, interfaces and enhancements to accounts payable client server computer application. Prepare or direct the preparation of complex fiscal, statistical, and cost accounting data, and governmental claims and reports. Review contracts and explain district, state, and federal regulations related to accounts payable functions to district staff and outside agencies; consult with vendors, as necessary; design, develop, and implement systems and procedures to ensure timely processing and payment of invoices including new and revised work procedures. Coordinate activities with other accounting offices and interdepartmental units. Evaluate, recommend, install and implement new system applications as required to improve efficiency and productivity of unit. Analyze the impact of accounts payable functions on district wide financial systems. Provide technical expertise, information and assistance to the Controller regarding assigned functions; assist in the formulation and development of policies, procedures, and programs. Conduct in-service training programs to provide accounts payable information to school sites and central office locations and attend various seminars and workshops to keep current with changing laws. Communicate with district management staff and others concerning complex contracts, fuel and use taxes, and assists outside auditors in the performance of the annual audit of accounts payable; attend meetings on behalf of management staff as requested. Assist in the development of the budget for the Accounts Payable Department; control and authorize expenditures in accordance with established limitations. Select, train, supervise, and evaluate the work of assigned staff. To view the detailed position description for Manager, Accounts Payable , click here .

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

A combination of training, experience, and/or education equivalent to graduation from a recognized college or university with a major in accounting, business administration, or related field and four years of recent, progressively responsible accounting or fiscal experience of acceptable level and quality.

Licenses and Other Requirements:

None

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Application Process To be eligible for consideration, interested candidates must submit the following items. Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all required information, including completion of the Work Experience and Education Sections of the online application, required attachments, and responses to all application questions. Online employment application A completed online employment application must be submitted/received electronically by the closing date. This application MUST include all required attachments, current and previous employment history and education to evaluate your qualifications, and all other requirements identified in the recruitment and application questions. It is important to note that a resume does not substitute for completing the Work Experience and Education sections. Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all relevant details and attachments. Paper applications are not accepted. Answer all application questions The application questions should be answered thoroughly, clearly, and concisely as the responses provided (along with the entire application package) will be carefully reviewed to determine which candidates will move forward in the recruitment process. Contact information for three references must be listed in the 'Reference' section of the application. References should be from a current or previous supervisor. Reference email requests may be sent at any time during the application screening process of this recruitment. These reference requests are not an indication of progression in the recruitment process or an interview opportunity. Written reference letters dated within the last year are also accepted and may be attached to your online application in the Reference Section. Attach required documents (PDF format recommended) Cover Letter To be considered for this position, you must respond to the following position-specific question in your Letter of Introduction and attach it to your submitted online question .

QUESTION 1

Please describe your experience in planning, assigning, and reviewing staff work for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to time schedules.

QUESTION 2

Please describe your experience in analyzing the impact of accounts payable functions on organization wide financial systems . Resume Resume must reflect current and past work and accomplishments. A resume is to be attached, but does NOT substitute for completing work history, education sections, or the supplemental questions of the employment application. Additional documents (optional) Letters of Recommendation Additional documents, if any, must be attached to the online employment application. For questions regarding this job announcement, including priority consideration, please contact Personnel Analyst, Carolyn Gonzalez at cgonzalez12@sandi.net.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

If you have questions about your application, please email jobs@sandi.net . The San Diego Unified School District communicates information regarding the hiring process via email. Please be aware that the District is not responsible for messages blocked by your email service. In an effort to allow our emails through your personal spam filter, you can try to add the domain@sandi.net and domain@ted.peopleadmin.com to your safe senders list. San Diego Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying by reason of the following actual or perceived characteristics: age, ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, immigration status, marital or parental status, medical condition, nationality, national origin, actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For more information about equity in employment, contact:

Title II Coordinator & Uniform Complaint Compliance Officer Eric Rico:

(619) 725-7225, erico1@sandi.net /

Title IX Coordinator Anna Ward:

(619) 725-7225, award2@sandi.net / 504

Coordinator Eri Nall:

(619) 344-6420, enall@sandi.net

Position Type:

Full-Time Salary:

$107,715 to $137,292 Per Year Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information San Diego Unified School District Human Resources 4100 Normal Street San Diego, California 92103

Phone:

619-725-8089

Email:

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