Assistant Accounts Payable Manager

Cascadia Services, LLC • Eagle, ID

24d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Accounts Payable Manager supports the Accounts Payable Manager in overseeing daily department operations, developing team members, maintaining accountability, and ensuring accurate and timely processing of accounts payable transactions across Cascadia Healthcare’s facilities. This departmental leadership role provides guidance, direction, and operational support while promoting efficiency, consistency, and continuous improvement. The position calls for professionalism, sound judgment, initiative, accountability, and the ability to balance operational duties with people management. The successful candidate communicates expectations clearly, addresses performance concerns constructively, accepts responsibility, makes informed decisions, supports organizational direction, and contributes to a culture of continuous improvement.

The role is full-time in Boise, Idaho. It is performed in the office during a 90-day training period, after which the position is hybrid.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of progressive accounts payable or accounting operations experience.
• Prior experience supervising, leading, or managing employees.
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes, internal controls, reconciliations, and payment operations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a high-volume environment.
• Strong communication, conflict resolution, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting or ERP systems.
• Ability to provide constructive feedback, establish accountability, and lead employees effectively.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
• Experience in healthcare, skilled nursing, or multi-location organizations.
• Experience supporting ERP implementations, automation, or process improvement initiatives.
• Experience developing employees and supporting organizational growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily leadership, guidance, and support to Accounts Payable personnel.
• Assist with workload management, task delegation, and departmental priorities.
• Set clear expectations and promote accountability for performance, accuracy, and deadlines.
• Coach, mentor, and develop employees’ technical knowledge and leadership capabilities.
• Assist with employee evaluations, training, corrective action, and professional development.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, solutions-oriented work environment and support succession planning.
• Oversee daily accounts payable operations, including invoice processing, coding, approvals, vendor reconciliations, and payment readiness.
• Ensure procedures, processing deadlines, and internal controls are followed.
• Resolve operational bottlenecks, aging invoices, processing discrepancies, and escalated vendor issues.
• Coordinate payment processing, reconciliations, and historical account cleanup with the AP Operations team.
• Communicate with facility leadership, accounting, treasury, and other internal departments.
• Support onboarding and integration of new facilities into established AP processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and productivity; evaluate workflows and recommend improvements for organizational growth.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining departmental policies and standard operating procedures.
• Promote compliance with financial controls, approval requirements, and documentation standards.
• Support system enhancements, automation initiatives, and technology implementations.
• Help identify and correct recurring processing errors and control weaknesses.
• Monitor invoice volumes, accuracy, turnaround times, outstanding liabilities, and other departmental performance indicators.
• Identify trends, operational concerns, and opportunities for improvement; support AP aging reviews, vendor reconciliations, and reporting.
• Provide the AP Manager with updates on departmental performance, staffing needs, and operational challenges.
• Assist in setting measurable performance expectations and departmental goals.
• Serve as a leadership and escalation point when the Accounts Payable Manager is absent.
• Assist with departmental planning, resource allocation, and staffing assessments.
• Partner with the AP Manager on strategic initiatives, organizational changes, and department development.
• Build positive relationships with facility leaders, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Support preparation for continued organizational growth and operational complexity.
• Perform additional management responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Starting salary of $74,000+ depending on experience.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Free 24/7 access to professional counseling, legal consultations, financial planning, and childcare/eldercare referrals.
• Paid time off.
• Dedicated sick leave.
• Paid holidays.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel.
• Career advancement pathways.
• Professional development and a collaborative culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed