Director of Accounts Payable

SALARY DETAILS

APPLICATION FILING DATES

March 27, 2025

• Open until hiring needs are met.

INFORMATION ABOUT LAUSD

We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.

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ABOUT THE DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

The Los Angeles Unified School District's Central Office is seeking a Director of Accounts Payable to manage the Accounts Payable Branch of the Accounting and Disbursements Division with responsibility for payments of non-salary obligations, employee reimbursements, and miscellaneous payments.

The ideal candidate for this position will possess extensive knowledge of theory and practice of business organization management and school district financial management, including practices and principles of vendor payment disbursements; governmental and tax accounting; program budgeting and accounting; budgetary control; and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will also possess knowledge of integrated computer information systems and methods applicable to a wide variety of accounting and related financial systems, including school and central budgets, payroll, personnel, position control, benefits, accounts payable, job cost, student body accounting, capital projects, fixed assets, and procurement. Furthermore, an incumbent in this role will have a strong ability to direct and coordinate diversified activities through lower-level managers; evaluate procedures and problems and develop and install improvements; analyze laws, rules, and accounting and financial data and documents; prepare clear, concise, and effective reports, letters, and other documents; and conduct and participate in meetings and conferences.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

The Director of Accounts Payable plans, organizes, directs, and controls the activities of the Accounts Payable Branch with responsibility for payments of all non-salary district obligations, employee reimbursements, and miscellaneous payments.

Typical duties in this position include:

• Directing the operations of and providing oversight for the Accounts Payable Branch to ensure the accurate and timely payments of all non-salary obligations, employee reimbursements, and miscellaneous payments in compliance with established laws, rules, policies, practices, and procedures.
• Directing and overseeing vendor payment disbursement services in coordination with the Los Angeles County Office of Education to ensure vendor payments are processed timely and accurately.
• Directing, managing, and overseeing district-wide purchase order encumbrances in coordination with The Procurement Services Division.
• Directing the tracking of expiring grants to support schools and sites.
• Overseeing the District’s Imprest Fund Accounts.
• Developing, reviewing, approving, and recommending regulations, policies, and procedures related to branch activities.
• Analyzing and reviewing analyses of new legislation, collective bargaining contracts, legal opinions, and legal decisions that may affect branch activities and recommends modification, support, or opposition.
• Reviewing and making recommendations regarding proposed changes in regulations, policies, procedures, and organizational structure that may affect branch activities.
• Responding to internal and external audit findings regarding payment transactions and proposing necessary operational adjustments and controls when appropriate.
• Acting as liaison with other divisions, the Los Angeles County Office of Education, and other governmental agencies.
• Confereing with attorneys and reviewing documents, analyzing bids and selecting contracted consultants, negotiating, making recommendations, and implementing the necessary programs for the Division.
• Reviewing and approving budget requests by subordinates and preparing a budget request for the branch.
• Reviewing and approving branch personnel transactions.
• Reviewing, approving, and presenting reports to the Board of Education and other major reports and communications originating in the branch.
• Participating in the development and implementation of Division policies, procedures, and programs.

Please Note: This is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities of this position. For a comprehensive list of duties performed, please refer to the class description via our website: https://bit.ly/4iZa20d

BENEFITS

Insurance: District-paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents; and life insurance plans.

Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).

Vacation: 24 days each year.

Paid Holidays: Up to 13 days.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree preferably in accounting, business administration, management, finance, economics, public administration, auditing, school finance, or a related field.

EXPERIENCE:

Five years of experience above the professional entry level in management, accounting, process documentation and review, internal control activities, analysis of financial activities, or auditing activities, including two years in managing professional accounting, finance or auditing employees.

SPECIAL:

A valid driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California and the use of a motor vehicle, or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation.

SPECIAL NOTES:

• An employee in this class may be subject to the reporting requirements of the District’s Conflict of Interest Code.

EMPLOYMENT SELECTION PROCESS

We anticipate receiving a number of well-qualified applicants for this position; therefore, there will be a competitive process. The hiring departments have requested that we proceed with the selection process in an expeditious and timely manner. To honor this request, we will be adhering to a preplanned employment assessment schedule.

The assessment process for this position TENTATIVELY to consist of a qualifying (pass/fail) Training and Experience (T&E), followed by a Technical Writing Project and a Technical Interview.

Application materials (your candidate profile, resume, and supplemental questionnaire) will be evaluated in relation to the background, experience, and competencies identified for successful performance in this job. For this reason, it is highly recommended that your application materials clearly show all of your relevant background and specialized skills, knowledge, and abilities. Once you have logged into our application system, attach and submit your resume. Please ensure that your resume clearly indicates the extent of your professional experience and expertise as it relates to this position by describing in detail your experience, education, and training that most closely relate to the Director of Accounts Payable.

PLEASE NOTE:

• The testing may be conducted remotely and/or in person, and all applicants will be required to submit a Candidate Confidentiality Form prior to testing. Failure to submit these forms before the given deadline will result in the withdrawal of your application from the selection process.
• Candidates who receive a failing score on any test module will NOT be eligible to move forward in the selection process. 
• At the time of the test administration, you will be REQUIRED to present an unexpired government pictue identification.
• If you are unable to attend the scheduled test date, rescheduling is NOT guaranteed.

If you have questions regarding the employment selection process, please contact Kelly Anne Van Geffen at kelly.vangeffen@lausd.net.

APPLICATION PROCESS

IMPORTANT NOTE: Once you submit your application, you should receive an email message confirming that you successfully submitted your application. If you DO NOT receive this message on the same day you apply, it is likely that you did not submit your application.

DO YOU NEED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE ON-LINE APPLICATION?

Email us at helpmeapply@lausd.net to find out whether the application deadline has been extended, visit the website at: https://careers.lausd.org/pc. The Los Angeles Unified School District intends that all qualified persons shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotion. Reasonable accommodations in completing an application and testing are available to individuals with disabilities. Please call (213) 241-3455 for more information.

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ADDITIONAL POSTING INFORMATION

The Los Angeles Unified School District is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct, or bullying. The District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct or bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation status and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license issued under Vehicle Code), ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental disability (including clinical depression and bipolar disorder, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, epilepsy, seizure disorder, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and heart disease), medical condition (cancer related and genetic characteristics), military and veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (unless union related), a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance. For inquiries or complaints contact our Equal Opportunity Section, (213) 241-7685.

Selection and promotion are based on a competitive employment assessment process. Candidates who pass all parts of the assessment process are placed on a hiring (eligibility) list based on their assessment score. Hiring departments may make job offers to candidates on the top three ranks of the hiring list. Eligibility typically lasts for 12 months. The hiring list resulting from this assessment process may be used to fill open positions in related job classifications.

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