Disbursements Accounting Manager - Kutztown University

Kutztown University is actively seeking a highly skilled and motivated Disbursements Accounting Manager to join our Business Office. Reporting to the Controller, the Disbursements Accounting Manager will be responsible for managing all payment activities across the Accounts Payable, Procurement, and Accounting Offices. This role involves supervising two Fiscal Technicians and student workers, ensuring all disbursement processes comply with university, PASSHE, state, and federal policies. 
 
Key Responsibilities: 

• Oversight of all payment processing functions for the university. 
• Reviews and approves all payments and ensures compliance with policies, procedures, and internal controls.  
• Serve as a key resource to the campus community for all disbursement-related inquiries.
• Oversee the university’s purchasing card (pcard) audit process.
• Manage and ensure accurate processing within the university’s travel management system.
• Prepare 1099 tax filings and manage unclaimed property submissions.
• Perform monthly account reconciliations for complex financial aid and pass-through account activities.
• Complete journal entries for expenses, including accruals at year-end.
• Assist in the preparation of various financial reports.
• Collaborate with procurement shared services to address outstanding purchase requests, contracts, and bids. 
• Lead special projects that relate to disbursement activities.