Manager, Accounts Payable

University of Miami•Medley, FL

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About The Position

The UHealth system at the University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a full time Manager, Accounts Payable in the UHealth Finance Department. SUMMARY The Manager, Accounts Payable manages all activities related to the accounts payable functions of the assigned division(s) to ensure compliance with applicable rules and regulations. Additionally, the Manager, Accounts Payable ensures timely payment of vendor invoices and expense vouchers while maintaining accurate records and controlled reports.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance or relevant field
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
Knowledge of business and management principles.
Ability to direct, manage, implement, and evaluate department operations.
Ability to establish department goals, and objectives that support the strategic plan.
Ability to effectively plan, delegate and/or supervise the work of others.
Ability to lead, motivate, develop, and train others.
Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered.

Responsibilities

Manages monthly accounts payable close and ensures outstanding invoices and expenses are properly accrued for.
Serves as subject matter expert related to accounts payable function and control
Manages team to include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work and appraising performance.
Reviews applicable accounting reports and accounts payable register to ensure accuracy.
Cultivates and maintains relationship with key strategic partners and vendors, acts as point of contact, and resolves any vendor disputes.
Sorts, codes, and batches invoices, and posts payments to financial software.
Develops and tracks key metrics, identifies opportunities for process improvement, and reports recommendations to appropriate senior staff.
Creates ad-hoc reports to support management requests.
Creates process procedures for all accounts payable tasks and updates as needed
Assists with audits.
Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures.
Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures.