Accounts Payable Manager

LCMC Health

31d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager of Accounts Payable is responsible for leading day to day accounts payable operations. Coordinates with all stakeholders to ensure timely processing of all invoices and other related functions, while continuing to scale the team by implementing new and more efficient processes. Serves as the subject matter expert for all accounts payable related matters. Works closely with key internal customers to drive continuous improvement efforts within the group.

Requirements

5 Years Accounting, Finance or relevant area
Prior supervisory experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience with automation, process improvement and solution implementation.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Working knowledge of GAAP.
Experience with large-scale financial systems.
Highly organized, attention to detail and strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
Oversight of aged invoices, credit balances, employee expenses and the payment process including batch approvals.

Responsibilities

Assists in strategy formulation for the department and implements best practices to ensure strong accounts payable framework across the organization.
Monitors, reviews and verifies accounting records for accuracy and adequacy of accounts payable information.
Advises on financial policies and procedures, agency laws and regulations and generally accepted accounting principles.
Maintains an adequate control environment through the ongoing development, review of departmental policies and procedures by coordinating revisions with appropriate staff, monitoring progress and reviewing necessary changes.
Develops cross-functional relationships and manages processes and controls by leveraging these relations.
Reviews and approves accounts reconciliation of statements for complex invoicing related cases. Ensures that invoices or other financial obligations are processed and paid in a timely manner.
Oversees routine maintenance and testing of financial software to ensure smoothness with day-to-day department operations. Provides inputs for improvement in accounting applications, reports, forms, records and documented procedures.
Contributes to the development and implementation of the continuous improvement strategy within accounts payable. Creates, implements and manages Accounts Payable key performance indicators enforcing accurate and timely reporting.
Coordinates training activities for staff and stakeholders, assuming an active role in the management team meetings and activities and assisting in the decision-making process for departmental issues.
Monitors the organization's compliance with accounts payable activities. Monitor payments to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
Provides vendor/field support as needed.