Manager Accounts Payable

UnityPoint Health•Rock Island, IL

About The Position

Overview Senior Manager, Accounts Payable UnityPoint Health is seeking a strategic Senior Manager of Accounts Payable to lead AP operations across all entities. This role oversees end-to-end accounts payable functions, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency while driving process improvements and automation. The ideal candidate will collaborate cross-functionally to solve complex challenges, implement scalable solutions, and set both the short- and long-term vision for a high-performing, future-focused AP function. Why UnityPoint Health? At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few: Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program . Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family . With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required, with a minimum of 5 years of professional accounting experience.

Nice To Haves

Management experience in a healthcare organization is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day leadership of the Accounts Payable function, ensuring efficient, accurate, and timely processing of all payables.
Lead process improvement initiatives and drive system automation to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
Establish and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard organizational assets and prevent errors or irregularities.
Oversee invoice review and payment activities, ensuring timely payments and maximizing available discounts.
Monitor vendor credit balances and refunds, ensuring prompt reconciliation and resolution.
Lead, mentor, and develop the Accounts Payable team, fostering a collaborative, customer service–focused culture.
Establish clear performance standards and ensure consistent execution of best practices across the team.
Encourage team-driven innovation by promoting change recommendations and implementing improved processes and procedures.
Resolve complex or escalated payment issues in a timely and professional manner.
Ensure accurate and timely completion of all required governmental reporting, including 1099 filings.
Coordinate and support internal and external audits related to Accounts Payable, including follow-up on outstanding items.
Manage short- and long-term departmental goals, aligning priorities with organizational objectives.
Develop and track key performance metrics, drive continuous improvement, and promote efficient, effective A/P operations.
Oversee staffing, coaching, performance management, and ongoing team development.