Assistant Accounts Payable Manager

Cascadia Services • Eagle, ID

23d • 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 portfolio of facilities. This role is a member of departmental leadership and provides guidance, direction, and operational support while promoting efficiency, consistency, and continuous improvement. The position is based in Boise, Idaho, with a hybrid arrangement available after a 90-day in-office training period.

The role balances accounts payable operations with people management. It calls for professionalism, sound judgment, initiative, accountability, clear communication, constructive handling of performance concerns, and a willingness to take responsibility, make informed decisions, support organizational direction, and contribute to continuous improvement.

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.
• 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; assist with performance evaluations, training, corrective action, professional development, and succession planning.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and solutions-oriented work environment.
• Oversee daily accounts payable operations, including invoice workflows, coding, approvals, vendor account reconciliation, and payment readiness.
• Ensure procedures, processing deadlines, and internal controls are followed consistently.
• Identify and resolve operational bottlenecks, aging invoices, processing discrepancies, and escalated vendor issues.
• Coordinate with the AP Operations team on payment processing, reconciliations, and historical account cleanup.
• Communicate with facility leadership, accounting, treasury, and other internal departments; support onboarding and integration of new facilities into AP processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, accuracy, and productivity; assist with policies and standard operating procedures.
• Promote compliance with financial controls, approval requirements, and documentation standards.
• Support system enhancements, automation initiatives, and technology implementations; evaluate workflows and recommend improvements for growth.
• Help identify and correct recurring processing errors and control weaknesses.
• Monitor performance indicators such as invoice volumes, accuracy, turnaround times, and outstanding liabilities; identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Support AP aging reviews, vendor account reconciliation, and reporting; update the AP Manager on performance, staffing needs, and operational challenges.
• Assist in establishing 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 and department development.
• Build positive working relationships with facility leadership, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Perform additional management responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Starting salary of $74,000+ DOE.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Free 24/7 access to professional counseling, legal consultations, financial planning, and childcare/eldercare referrals.
• Paid time off, dedicated sick leave, and paid holidays.
• Fully covered life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Full mileage reimbursement for work-related travel.
• Career advancement pathways.
• Collaborative culture that values employee input, quality, and professional development.

What This Job Offers

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