Accounts Payable Manager

100 LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health in New Orleans, LA is seeking a Manager of Accounts Payable to lead daily AP operations, ensure timely invoice processing, and drive process improvements. The role collaborates with internal customers to optimize workflows and implement new controls.

Strong supervisory experience and proficiency in GAAP are required, with a focus on accuracy and continuous improvement. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, development of KPIs, and staff training to support a growing AP

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; or minimum 10 years progressive, relevant experience in Accounts Payable with supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounts payable operations and ensure timely processing of invoices.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to implement efficient processes and scale the team.
• Monitor accuracy of AP records and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Develop and report KPI for accounts payable performance.
• Provide training and guidance to staff; participate in leadership team meetings.

Skills

Automation

Process improvement

Excel

GAAP

Large-scale financial systems

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance

10+ years progressive experience with supervisory responsibility

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Your job is more than a job The Manager of Accounts Payable is responsible for leading day to day accounts payable operations. Coordinates with all stakeholders to ensure timely processing of all invoices and other related functions, while continuing to scale the team by implementing new and more efficient processes. Serves as the subject matter expert for all accounts payable related matters. Works closely with key internal customers to drive continuous improvement efforts within the group.

GENERAL DUTIES

• Assists in strategy formulation for the department and implements best practices to ensure strong accounts payable framework across the organization.


• Monitors, reviews and verifies accounting records for accuracy and adequacy of accounts payable information.


• Advises on financial policies and procedures, agency laws and regulations and generally accepted accounting principles.


• Maintains an adequate control environment through the ongoing development, review of departmental policies and procedures by coordinating revisions with appropriate staff, monitoring progress and reviewing necessary changes.


• Develops cross-functional relationships and manages processes and controls by leveraging these relations.


• Reviews and approves accounts reconciliation of statements for complex invoicing related cases.


• Ensures that invoices or other financial obligations are processed and paid in a timely manner.


• Oversees routine maintenance and testing of financial software to ensure smoothness with day-to-day department operations.


• Provides inputs for improvement in accounting applications, reports, forms, records and documented procedures.


• Contributes to the development and implementation of the continuous improvement strategy within accounts payable.


• Creates, implements and manages Accounts Payable key performance indicators enforcing accurate and timely reporting.


• Coordinates training activities for staff and stakeholders, assuming an active role in the management team meetings and activities and assisting in the decision-making process for departmental issues.


• Monitors the organization’s compliance with accounts payable activities.


• Monitor payments to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.


• Provides vendor/field support as needed.

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 Years Accounting, Finance or relevant area Prior supervisory experience

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor\'s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. In lieu of a degree, candidates with a minimum of 10 years of progressive, relevant experience in Accounts Payable or a related financial management role, including supervisory experience, will be considered.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Experience with automation, process improvement and solution implementation.


• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.


• Working knowledge of GAAP.


• Experience with large-scale financial systems.


• Highly organized, attention to detail and strong analytical and interpersonal skills.


• Oversight of aged invoices, credit balances, employee expenses and the payment process including batch approvals.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

• Does this position formally supervise employees? Yes

WORK SHIFT: Days (United States of America)

LCMC Health is a community. Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little \"come on in\" attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary Your extras Deliver healthcare with heart. Give people a reason to smile. Put a little love in your work. Be honest and real, but with compassion. Bring some lagniappe into everything you do. Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care. See opportunities, not problems – it\' s all about perspective. Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other. Love what makes you, you - because we do You are welcome here. LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. Simple things make the difference.

About LCMC Health One-of-a-kind care comes from one-of-a-kind people. At LCMC Health, our people are the magic ingredient that makes our care so extra-extraordinary. We are compassionate, driven, and dedicated to bringing a little something extra to healthcare and to the people of New Orleans and beyond. If you\'re the kind of person who believes that our community deserves the best and that healthcare needs a little more heart, we want you to be a part of our family. From medical roles to administrative positions, every person on our team plays a part in our mission: to provide health, care, and education beyond extraordinary. Let\'s make every day extraordinary, together.