Accounts Payable Manager: Lead Payments & Improvement

Socket.dev; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Neighborhood Healthcare in Escondido, CA is seeking a Manager - Accounts Payable to lead the AP department, ensure timely payments, and maintain strong vendor relations. Under the supervision of the Controller, you will drive process improvements, enforce internal controls, and support audits.

Ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance, 7 years AP experience, 5 years leadership, and CPA preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or comparable field.
• 7 Years of Accounts Payable and/or accounting experience required.
• 5 years of leadership experience required; Healthcare experience preferred.
• CPA preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of the Accounts Payable Department.
• Direct and oversee all AP operations for timely processing and reporting.
• Develop KPIs and service level expectations.
• Lead month-end and year-end AP close processes and reconciliations.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and internal controls.
• Manage supplier onboarding, master file, and Coupa Portal.
• Lead procure-to-pay optimization initiatives.
• Oversee tax reporting and forms 1099 preparation

Skills

AP leadership

Process improvement

GAAP knowledge

Vendor relations

Strategic leadership

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Coupa

ERP systems

Vendor management tools

Job description

Neighborhood Healthcare in Escondido, CA is seeking a Manager - Accounts Payable to lead the AP department, ensure timely payments, and maintain strong vendor relations. Under the supervision of the Controller, you will drive process improvements, enforce internal controls, and support audits.

Ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance, 7 years AP experience, 5 years leadership, and CPA preferred.