Job Description
This is an internal job posting. Only former Multnomah County employees on an active recall list may apply for this opportunity through this site. Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity. Pay Range $106,057.90 - $159,087.14 Annual Department Department of County Management (DCM) Job Type Regular Non-Represented Exemption Status United States of America (Exempt) Closing Date (Open Until Filled If No Date Specified) May 24, 2026 The Opportunity This is an internal opportunity that is open to all current regular, probationary/trial service and limited duration employees, or those in a paid or unpaid internship program at the time of recruitment, who are in paid status, on approved leave, or on an active recall list. Additionally, current temporary and on-call employees may apply for an internal recruitment provided that they were currently or previously hired through a civil service process. Overview Are you an experienced and progressing Accounts Payable Manager or professional looking for work that matters? Do you like the challenge of supporting a large and diverse workforce? Are you looking for a professional challenge that mixes your strong technical payroll skills with your ability to manage, motivate and lead staff? If so, we have a job opportunity for you! As the County’s Accounts Payable Manager, you are detail oriented and have the ability to plan and manage the countywide Accounts Payable activities. You are able to ensure compliance to County Administrative Procedures, GAAP, and GASB. Central Accounts Payable processes over 150,000 supplier payments and refunds annually. As The Multnomah County Accounts Payable Manager You Will Manage and administer Countywide Accounts Payable processes and systems Manage County supplier payment processing and supplier master files. Develop and maintain countywide policies and procedures that relate to Accounts Payable functions Perform internal audit tasks for Accounts Payable activities (payment processing, p-card, t-card, and petty cash) within the County Administer the County’s procurement and travel card program Manage fiscal year end countywide Accounts Payable activities and deadlines Coordinate annual 1099 tax reporting to Internal Revenue Service Lead banking relationship with P-Card program provider (currently Bank of America) Manage and guide Central Accounts Payable staff (6.0 FTE - represented) A Successful Applicant Will Also Possess The Following Skills Acting with Integrity: You act in a manner that is consistently truthful, reliable, trustworthy and transparent in words and actions. Leadership: You lead by example and move work forward through personal actions and collaborations. Financial Management/ Procurement/ Purchasing: Demonstrates stewardship of funding and expenditures. Outcomes Oriented: You strive to fulfill commitments and responsibilities and hold yourself accountable for successful outcomes. Navigating Change: You adopt new competencies and techniques as needed to respond to a complex, uncertain, and sometimes volatile environment. Building Relationships: You create mutually beneficial relationships with coworkers, customers, community members, and/or clients based on understanding and respect. To Qualify We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant . Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or a related field; or equivalent professional level experience. Three years of supervisory experience in finance operations Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills. More than 3 years of experience in finance operations (this is above the 3 years of supervisory experience in finance operations as listed in the minimum qualifications). Working knowledge of accounting principles and practices (GAAP and GASB). Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Auditing