Accounts Payable Manager

Machinify; La Grange (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Machinify in La Grange, KY is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to lead the end-to-end AP function, ensuring timely payments and strong controls. You will mentor a team, optimize vendor data, and partner with Accounting, FP&A, and Procurement to scale operations.

The role offers a hybrid work arrangement after training and requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in AP (including 1+ year in a leadership role).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years in accounts payable or accounting; 1+ year leading a team.
• Strong knowledge of AP operations, internal controls, and audits.
• Experience in high-volume, multi-entity environment.
• ERP experience with Sage Intacct; Ramp experience preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and AP tracking.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across the organization.
• Self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Own the full accounts payable cycle from processing invoices to payments.
• Lead and develop a team of AP professionals with coaching and feedback.
• Maintain vendor master data and resolve disputes to optimize terms.
• Oversee weekly payment runs with strong controls and fraud prevention.
• Manage month-end close activities, accruals, reconciliations, aged payables.
• Support procure-to-pay processes and cross-functional collaboration.
• Assist with audits and ensure compliance with AP-related requirements.
• Handle U.S. 1099 reporting and other AP duties.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Sage Intacct

Ramp

Excel - Advanced

Job description

Machinify is a leading healthcare intelligence company with expertise across the payment continuum, delivering unmatched value, transparency, and efficiency to health plan clients across the country. Deployed by over 85 health plans, including many of the top 20, and representing more than 270 million lives, Machinify brings together a fully configurable and content-rich, AI-powered platform along with best-in-class expertise. We’re constantly reimagining what’s possible in our industry, creating disruptively simple, powerfully clear ways to maximize financial outcomes and drive down healthcare costs.

About the Opportunity

At Machinify, we're constantly reimagining what's possible in our industry, creating disruptively simple, powerfully clear ways to maximize our clients' financial outcomes today and drive down healthcare costs tomorrow.

As part of the Accounting team, the Accounts Payable Manager will lead the end-to-end accounts payable function, ensuring timely and accurate vendor payments, strong internal controls, and an exceptional vendor experience. This role partners closely with Accounting, FP&A, Procurement, and business stakeholders to support growth, drive process improvements, and scale AP operations.

Location: This position will be based in our La Grange, KY office. Following the training period, the role will offer the option to work in a hybrid arrangement or remain fully office-based.

What you’ll do

• Own the full accounts payable cycle, including invoice processing, approvals, payments, vendor maintenance, and reconciliations.
• Manage and develop a team of AP professionals, providing guidance, coaching, and performance feedback.
• Oversee vendor master data, resolve complex vendor disputes, and help optimize payment terms while maintaining strong vendor relationships.
• Oversee weekly payment runs while ensuring appropriate controls and fraud prevention measures are in place.
• Optimize high-volume, nonrecurring vendor payment processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Lead AP month-end close activities, including accruals, vendor reconciliations, and aged payables reviews.
• Develop an understanding of the contract-to-pay process and align with the Procurement team on the handling of the software solution.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve payment and vendor issues and improve procure-to-pay processes.
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and system enhancements to increase efficiency and scalability.
• Support internal and external audits by maintaining accurate documentation and strong controls.
• Manage U.S. 1099 reporting and other AP-related compliance requirements.
• Other tasks and duties to be assigned as needed.

What experience you bring (Role Requirements)

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 5+ years of accounts payable or accounting experience, including 1+ year of experience leading a team or AP function.
• Strong understanding of AP operations, internal controls, payment processing, and audit requirements.
• Experience in a high-volume, multi-entity environment.
• ERP experience required; Sage Intacct and Ramp experience preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, comfortable building and maintaining AP tracking spreadsheets
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to partner across all levels of the organization.
• Self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer:

• Top Medical/Dental/Vision offerings
• FSA/HSA
• Competitive salary, 401(k) with company match
• Additional health and wellness benefits and perks
• Flexible and trusting environment where you’ll feel empowered to do your best work

The salary for this position is based on an array of factors unique to each candidate: Such as years and depth of experience, set skills, certifications, etc. We are hiring for different levels, and our Recruiting team will let you know if you qualify for a different role/range.

Pay range: $70,000.00-$80,000.00 USD

Equal Employment Opportunity at Machinify

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Machinify is an employment at will employer. We participate in E-Verify as required by applicable law. In accordance with applicable state laws, we do not inquire about salary history during the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application or recruitment process, please let our recruiters know. See our Candidate Privacy Notice at:https://www.machinify.com/candidate-privacy-notice/