Position Summary: Provides leadership and operational oversight for the University’s accounts payable and travel functions; supervises, develops, and supports accounts payable staff; establishes priorities and monitors workflow to ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices, travel reimbursements, vendor payments, card transaction reconciliations, and related activities; administers policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance with federal, state, Board of Regents, and University requirements; oversees service delivery, quality assurance, and continuous improvement initiatives; and serves as the escalation point for complex operational issues while maintaining sufficient technical knowledge to provide backup support for critical accounts payable functions.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field plus at least three years of progressively responsible experience in accounts payable, general accounting, financial operations, or related business functions.

Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated experience leading, supervising, or coordinating the work of others.

Application Instructions:

All application materials received by November 29, 2026, will be given full consideration. To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. The following materials must be attached when applying:
1) Resume
2) Cover Letter

You will have the opportunity to attach multiple documents when completing the application. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL required materials listed above have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. If you have questions regarding this application process, please email careers-support@uni.edu or call 319-273-2422.

The University encourages applications from individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any basis protected by federal and/or state law.

Application materials received by 11/29/2026 will be given first consideration. For more information or to apply, visit https://careers.uni.edu/. Criminal and other relevant background checks required. UNI is a tobacco free campus.