Accounts Payable Manager

LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health in New Orleans is seeking an experienced Manager of Accounts Payable to lead day-to-day AP operations and scale the team with efficient processes. You will coordinate with stakeholders to ensure timely processing of invoices and act as the subject matter expert for AP matters.

You will drive continuous improvement, oversee reconciliations and approvals, and partner with finance to ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in accounting/finance.
• Minimum 5 years in accounting with AP focus and supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls.
• Experience with automation and financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounts payable operations and processing of invoices.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure timely payments and accuracy.
• Develop and implement improved AP processes and controls.
• Supervise AP staff and train teams on best practices.
• Monitor compliance with applicable laws and internal policies.
• Provide vendor support and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communic

Automation & process improvement

Advanced Excel skills

Working knowledge of GAAP

Experience with large-scale financials

Organized, detail-oriented, analytical

Oversight of aged invoices & batch pay

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

10+ years progressive AP or finance experience (with supervisory)

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.
• Advices 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.