Accounts Payable Manager, Texas Institute for Electronics

Accounts Payable ManagerThe Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE) is a University of Texas at Austin-supported semiconductor consortium of state and local government, pre-eminent defense electronics and semiconductor companies, national labs and nationally recognized academic institutions. Our mission is to develop and execute a state-of-the-art 3D Heterogenous Integration manufacturing technology roadmap, and to provide critical pilot manufacturing capabilities to address national security needs and catalyze domestic economic growth.Join the Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE) and help us push the boundaries in critical semiconductor domains, including advanced packaging, with the aim of reestablishing U.S. prominence in semiconductor manufacturing.With over $1 billion in funding from the US DoD and the state of Texas, we're at the forefront of creating cutting-edge semiconductor manufacturing equipment and processes that will set the course for future advancements in semiconductor logic, memory, heterogeneous integration, chip cooling and more. Situated in the heart of Austin — named "America's Coolest City" by Expedia and "The Best Place to Live in the U.S." by U.S. News and World Report — the Texas Institute for Electronics embodies the city's innovative spirit.UT Austin, recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Large Employers, provides outstanding employee benefits and total rewards packages that include:Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance optionsGenerous paid vacation, sick time, and holidaysTeachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 8.25% employer matching fundsAdditional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expensesRobust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunitiesTuition assistanceExpansive employee discount program including athletic ticketsFree access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID cardFree rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID cardFor more details, please see Benefits | Human Resources and UT Austin Employee Experience | Human ResourcesDue to the nature of the work, you must qualify as a U.S. Person as defined in 22 CFR § 120.PurposeOversees and performs complex accounts payable functions while providing day-to-day leadership of the A/P team. Ensures accurate, timely, and compliant processing of payments in accordance with CSU, university, state, and federal requirements. Serves as a subject matter expert for procurement- and contract-related payments, provides operational oversight, and contributes to continuous process improvement initiatives, including future ERP implementation efforts.ResponsibilitiesPayments Team Leadership: Leads departmental invoice workflow to ensure accuracy, proper coding, compliance, and timely processing. Provides hands-on training and guidance to A/P staff. Serves as the first point of contact for escalation of complex issues involving other teams, central university offices, and vendors. Assists A/P staff with duties when needed to meet deadlines and provides coverage during absences.Payment Voucher Processing: Reviews purchase orders and contracts to ensure appropriate account usage, compliance with University, State, and Federal procurement policies. Submits requests for purchase order change orders and contract amendments. Audits vendor invoices and supporting documentation against contract requirements and works with the vendor to resolve issues. Processes payment vouchers against purchase orders, contracts, and subawards. Creates wire transfer payment requests for submission to central processing team. Monitors subaward approvals and transfers for invoice processing.Compliance & Operational Support: Ensures all A/P processes align with CSU, university, state, and federal requirements. Maintains documentation and retention compliance. Utilizes institutional knowledge to maintain an expert-level understanding of processes to assist peers and streamline workflows. Provides cross-team consultative support and oversight.Process Improvement: Contributes to future ERP implementation and organizational change associated with A/P processes. Continuously identifies and recommends improvements to streamline workflows within the existing A/P processes and cross-team functionality.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree and at least four years of progressively responsible experience in accounts payable or accounting operations, including high-volume payment processing.Demonstrated leadership experience supervising an A/P or finance team, including workload management, training, and performance development.Advanced knowledge of accounts payable functions, including invoice review, three-way matching, payment processing, vendor maintenance, reconciliations, and resolution of complex discrepancies.Subject matter expertise in procurement- and contract-related payments, including purchase orders, contracts, and payment terms.Experience interpreting and applying policies and procedures, ensuring compliance while resolving exceptions and nonstandard transactions.Experience leading or supporting process improvements, including documentation, efficiency identification, and implementation of internal controls and best practices.Proficiency with ERP financial systems, accounts payable platforms, and Microsoft Excel for reporting, reconciliations, and analysis.Broad experience across transaction processing, accounting operations, purchasing, reconciliations, planning, reporting, and financial analysis.Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, including researching and resolving financial inquiries.Effective time management, organization, and attention to detail.Ability to work independently and collaboratively with minimal supervision.Professional communication skills, both written and verbal, with strong customer service orientation.Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise discretion, and use sound judgment in decision-making.Experience using electronic accounting and work management systems to process web-based documents.Preferred QualificationsExceeds required education and includes at least two years of progressively responsible finance or accounting experience, including transaction processing, planning, reporting, and financial analysis.Experience in a university, public sector, or similarly regulated environment.Familiarity with State of Texas or UT Austin vouchering and accounting policies and procedures.Strong knowledge of and experience ensuring compliance with university, state, and federal requirements, including policies, regulations, documentation standards, and audit readiness.Experience supporting ERP system implementations or upgrades, including testing, data validation, training, and post-implementation support.Salary RangeTIE Pays Industry Competitive SalariesWork ScheduleStandard work schedule is Monday - Friday (flexible between 7am and 6pm)Limited hybrid may be allowedPeriodic work outside of normal business hours, to include evenings and weekends, may be required on a periodic basis.Working ConditionsMay work around standard office conditionsRepetitive use of a keyboard at a workstationUse of manual dexterity (ex: using a mouse)Required MaterialsLetter of InterestResume/CV3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor