Manager Accounts Payable

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive compensation program

Prepaid tuition assistance

Health and wellness benefits

Job summary

A leading academic medical center in Philadelphia is seeking a Manager for Accounts Payable to oversee core business processes, manage invoice activities, and develop training for team members. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent management experience, with ERP proficiency. Join a team dedicated to innovative research and patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 7+ years of management experience leading a large Accounts Payable department using an ERP system.
• 2+ years of using Lawson/Infor System AP application preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with peer partners in Corporate and entity SCM.
• Direct the day-to-day activities of the Invoice Processing Team.
• Ensure invoices are processed in accordance with UPHS Policies and procedures.

Skills

Management experience

ERP system proficiency

Vendor relations

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Lawson/Infor System

Job description

Job Summary

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. Today, someone will make a breakthrough, heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Location

3535 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA

Hours

Monday‑Friday, 8‑hour days

Summary

• The Manager, Accounts Payable, is responsible for the core business processes of the Accounts Payable work stream; processing purchase order related invoices. The Manager will oversee all invoice management activities (matching, approvals, reconciliation, payment scheduling, fast‑payment discount capture, charge‑backs, and adjustments). The Manager is responsible for credit hold resolution, including root‑cause analysis and process improvement recommendations, vendor relations and customer service. The Manager will also develop and deliver training programs for team members and UPHS Department Requestors, and produce analytical and performance data for team members and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with peer partners in Corporate and entity SCM.
• Direct the day‑to‑day activities of the Invoice Processing Team.
• Recruit, develop and educate competent and versatile staff.
• Ensure invoices are processed in accordance with UPHS Policies and procedures.
• Liaise with Corporate and Entity Materials Management to review and resolve discrepant invoices, including IRN, RNI, MNR and cost messages.
• Resolve vendor credit holds expediently.
• Identify and report invoice trends to entity management.
• Work with Department Leadership to identify unique payment solutions as needed.
• Perform duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures.
• Complete other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 7+ years of management experience leading a large Accounts Payable department using an ERP system (Required).
• 2+ years of using Lawson/Infor System AP application (Preferred).

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission, and are supported with health, wellness and professional development benefits.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law.