Accounts Payable Supervisor

Intermountain Health • Kent, WA

5d • $39 - $59 • Onsite

About The Position

This role supervises the accounts payable (AP) processing function within Intermountain Health (IH). This role hires, trains, and supervises Payables Specialists. In addition, this role oversees invoice processing ensuring compliance with laws and regulations as well as IH policies and procedures. This role assigns and directs AP workflow. This role sets individual and workgroup goals and monitors accomplishments. This role develops and maintains department job descriptions. This role Essential Functions Supervises central AP processing. Advises operations manager on the expectations, qualifications and job descriptions for Payables Specialists assigned to the processing functions. Assists with the hiring and training of Payables Specialists. Assists with the development and documentation of AP processes and provides related training material. Monitors metrics to ensure that operations is maintaining a high level of efficiency. Oversees resolution of issues in processing disbursements. Provides timely feedback and evaluations to staff to ensure the development of a high performing team. Strengthens controls and ensures adherence to policies. Implements corrections for deficiencies identified in disbursement related audits. Oversees gatekeeping function for internal controls policies and procedures. Maintains vigilance in detecting and preventing all types of fraud. Advises operations leadership on communication with other teams and departments. Facilitates resolution of problems and complex issues with other AP personnel, accounting, buyers, and other departments. Assists with improving AP processes. Coordinates standardization efforts for invoice processing. Understands the details of the AP systems to ensure efficient processing and the timely resolution of any issues. In conjunction of AP directors and managers, monitors measures and benchmarks to quantify efficiencies, improvements, and quality. These measures include metrics related to the ability to take discounts, timeliness of payments, the degree to which work is error free and the quantity of work per caregiver. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Accounts payable
• Accounts payable systems and software
• Accounting
• U.S. GAAP
• Supervision and management
• Leadership
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or business-related field preferred. Degree must be obtained through an accredited institution. Education will be verified.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with project management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises central AP processing.
• Advises operations manager on the expectations, qualifications and job descriptions for Payables Specialists assigned to the processing functions.
• Assists with the hiring and training of Payables Specialists.
• Assists with the development and documentation of AP processes and provides related training material.
• Monitors metrics to ensure that operations is maintaining a high level of efficiency.
• Oversees resolution of issues in processing disbursements.
• Provides timely feedback and evaluations to staff to ensure the development of a high performing team.
• Strengthens controls and ensures adherence to policies.
• Implements corrections for deficiencies identified in disbursement related audits.
• Oversees gatekeeping function for internal controls policies and procedures.
• Maintains vigilance in detecting and preventing all types of fraud.
• Advises operations leadership on communication with other teams and departments.
• Facilitates resolution of problems and complex issues with other AP personnel, accounting, buyers, and other departments.
• Assists with improving AP processes.
• Coordinates standardization efforts for invoice processing.
• Understands the details of the AP systems to ensure efficient processing and the timely resolution of any issues.
• In conjunction of AP directors and managers, monitors measures and benchmarks to quantify efficiencies, improvements, and quality.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
• Intermountain Health’s PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level