Manager, Accounts Payable

Baptist Healthcare System•Louisville, KY

1d•Remote

About The Position

Baptist Health is seeking a Manager, Accounts Payable to join their team. This is a remote work-from-home position that requires residency in Kentucky or Indiana. The Accounts Payable Manager is responsible for managing the accounts payable functions and daily activities, which include staff hiring and development, vendor relations, invoice processing, travel and expense management, 1099 reporting, and payment disbursements, all in accordance with established policies and department best practices. The role involves providing management and direction to Accounts Payable Supervisors and team members through instruction and mentoring. The manager is also responsible for ensuring the Accounts Payable team delivers support and timely responses to payables inquiries, while maintaining strong working relationships within the department, with other departments, and with suppliers through an emphasis on collaboration and positive customer service.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent college level courses in accounting
5-8 years' experience supervising or managing and leading a large accounts payable team in a high-volume, electronic processing environment including T&E (in lieu of degree)

Nice To Haves

Experience in a shared service, multi-location environment
Demonstrated understanding of accounting principles and in-depth knowledge of accounts payable procedures and best practices
Experience with 1099 IRS reporting requirements
Hands-on management with demonstrated ability to train and mentor applying strong attention to process improvements and team performance
Advanced computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite particularly Excel with ability to perform VLookups and create pivot tables
Experience in accounts payable related software such as PeopleSoft, Oracle, or Workday
Professional certifications (e.g., Certified Accounts Payable Practitioner (CAPP), Certified Accounts Payable Associate (CAPA), Certified Accounts Payable Specialist (CAPS), Microsoft Certified Accounts Payable Specialist, Certified Management Accountant (CMA))

Responsibilities

Managing the accounts payable functions and daily activities
Staff hiring and development
Vendor relations
Invoice processing
Travel and expense management
1099 reporting
Payment disbursements in accordance with established policies and department best practices
Providing management and direction to the Accounts Payable Supervisors and team members by providing instruction and mentoring
Ensuring the Accounts Payable team delivers support and timely response to payables inquiries
Maintaining strong working relationships within the department as well as other departments and suppliers through an emphasis on collaboration and positive customer service