Mgr Accounts Payable

St. Elizabeth Healthcare•Erlanger, KY

About The Position

The Manager Accounts Payable leads system-wide accounts payable operations, including payment processing, supplier master data, associate reimbursements, the virtual card program, and related accounting and compliance activities. The role ensures disbursements are accurate, timely, well-controlled, and compliant while providing responsive service to suppliers, associates, and internal partners. The manager supports financial close and audit readiness, strengthens internal controls, and drives continuous improvement across accounts payable systems, workflows, and reporting. The role also leads and develops accounts payable staff, oversees accounting and period-end activities, establishes internal controls and regulatory compliance, and partners with Accounting, Supply Chain, Information Systems, Finance, and operational leaders to improve procure-to-pay processes. It supports internal and external audits and performs other duties in support of the accounting and finance function.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
Strong knowledge of accounts payable operations, supplier master data, payment methods, and associate reimbursement processes.
Practical knowledge of internal controls, fraud prevention, 1099 reporting, and applicable federal and state requirements.
Demonstrated ability to analyze transactional data, resolve issues, and manage competing priorities in a high-volume environment.
Experience managing high-volume payment operations and supporting month-end close and audit activities.
Minimum of 6 years of progressive accounts payable or accounting experience, including supervisory or management responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Lead accounts payable operations and staff, including workload prioritization, training, coaching, performance management, and service expectations.
Oversee payment processing, supplier master data, associate reimbursements, and payment methods, including the virtual card program.
Direct accounts payable accounting and period-end activities, including journal entries, accrual support, account reconciliations, and coordination with the General Ledger team.
Establish and maintain accounts payable internal controls and regulatory compliance, including segregation of duties, fraud-prevention reviews, policy adherence, and annual 1099 reporting.
Lead accounts payable systems, reporting, metrics, documentation, training, and process-improvement initiatives in partnership with relevant internal teams and operational leaders.
Support internal and external audits and perform other duties in support of the accounting and finance function.
Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness, and empathy in encounters with patients, families, visitors, and employees.