Accounts Payable Director

Wellpath; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off and 401(k) plan

DailyPay – receive your money as you earn it

Tuition assistance and dependent scholarships

Employee Assistance Program (free counseling and health coaching)

Company-paid life insurance

Tax-free Health Spending Account (HSA)

Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts

Preferred banking partnership with discounted rates for home and auto loans

Job summary

A healthcare company in Tennessee is seeking a Director of Accounts Payable, a senior-level executive responsible for overseeing the organization’s payables function. This role includes leading a team to manage invoice payments, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring compliance with GAAP and relevant laws. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree and 5 to 10 years of accounts payable experience. Comprehensive benefits such as medical coverage and tuition assistance are offered.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of accounts payable experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain efficient payables processes.
• Analyze key performance metrics for optimization.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley.

Skills

Accounts payable management

Financial record keeping

Policy implementation

GAAP compliance

Vendor reconciliation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or a related field

Job description

About the Role

The Director of Accounts Payable is a senior‑level executive responsible for overseeing the organization’s payables function. This individual leads a team that manages the payment of invoices, maintains accurate financial records, and ensures timely and accurate disbursement of funds. Additionally, the Director of Accounts Payable develops and implements policies and procedures that support the organization’s financial objectives while maintaining compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain efficient payables processes, including invoice processing, vendor reconciliation, GL coding, and expense reporting.
• Analyze and report key performance metrics to optimize payables processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Prioritize effective resource utilization and customer service for both external and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure accurate recognition, recording/coding, and reporting of payables, including GL reconciliation and 1099 issuance.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and Sarbanes‑Oxley and implement adequate fraud and theft controls.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or a related field.
• 5–10 years of accounts payable experience.

Perks and Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off and 401(k) plan
• DailyPay – receive your money as you earn it
• Tuition assistance and dependent scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (free counseling and health coaching)
• Company‑paid life insurance
• Tax‑free Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
• Preferred banking partnership with discounted rates for home and auto loans

*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.*

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