Mgr Accounts Payable

About the role

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Job Type: Regular

Benefits That Support You

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• Competitive pay and comprehensive health coverage within the first 30 days.
• Generous paid time off and flexible work schedules
• Retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Wellness, mental health, and recognition programs
• Career advancement through mentorship and internal mobility

Job Summary

The Manager Accounts Payable is responsible for leading system-wide accounts payable operations, including payment processing, supplier master data, associate reimbursements, the virtual card program, and related accounting and compliance activities. The role exists to ensure disbursements are accurate, timely, well-controlled, and compliant while providing responsive service to suppliers, associates, and internal partners. The manager also supports financial close and audit readiness, strengthens internal controls, and drives continuous improvement across accounts payable systems, workflows, and reporting.

Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness, and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors, and other employees regardless of cultural background.

About the role

Leadership and Operations

• Lead accounts payable operations and staff, including workload prioritization, training, coaching, performance management, and service expectations, resulting in accurate and timely processing, clear accountability, and a high-performing team.

Payment Processing and Supplier Management

• Oversee payment processing, supplier master data, associate reimbursements, and payment methods, including the virtual card program, resulting in reliable disbursements, positive supplier and associate experiences, and appropriate use of payment solutions.

Accounting and Financial Reporting

• Direct accounts payable accounting and period-end activities, including journal entries, accrual support, account reconciliations, and coordination with the General Ledger team, resulting in complete and accurate accounts payable balances and financial reporting.

Internal Controls and Regulatory Compliance

• Establish and maintain internal controls and regulatory compliance over accounts payable, including segregation of duties, fraud-prevention reviews, policy adherence, and annual 1099 reporting, resulting in risk mitigation and compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements.

Systems and Process Improvement

• Lead accounts payable systems, reporting, metrics, documentation, training, and process-improvement initiatives in partnership with Accounting, Supply Chain, Information Systems, Finance, and operational leaders, resulting in standardized, scalable, and efficient procure-to-pay processes.

Other Department Support

• Support internal and external audits and perform other duties as assigned in support of the accounting and finance function, resulting in timely issue resolution, audit readiness, and continued operational effectiveness.

Education, Credentials, Licenses

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Specialized Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of accounts payable operations, supplier master data, payment methods, and associate reimbursement processes.
• Practical knowledge of internal controls, fraud prevention, 1099 reporting, and applicable federal and state requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze transactional data, resolve issues, and manage competing priorities in a high-volume environment.

Kind and Length of Experience

• Experience managing high-volume payment operations and supporting month-end close and audit activities.
• Minimum of 6 years progressive accounts payable or accounting experience, including supervisory or management responsibilities.

FLSA Status: Exempt

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