Supervisor-Accounts Payable

ummc; Clinton (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Accounts Payable Management in Clinton, MS, seeks an Accounts Payable Supervisor to oversee the AP team and ensure accurate processing of financial transactions. The role involves maintaining financial records, performing reconciliations, and supervising staff.

The ideal candidate holds a degree with two years of AP experience and strong attention to detail, with proficiency in accounting software and online banking platforms. Collaboration with procurement and on-time payments are key goals.

Qualifications

• Degree (Associate's or Bachelor's) and two years of accounts payable experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles.
• Proficient with accounting software and online banking platforms.

Responsibilities

• Guide the AP team's daily activities to ensure workflows operate smoothly and achieve high levels of accuracy and productivity.
• Review accounting documents for accuracy, verify appropriate approvals, and ensure transactions are charged to the correct accounts.
• Collaborate with procurement and receiving teams to promptly resolve supply chain and invoicing issues.
• Handle escalated inquiries regarding delayed payments, pricing discrepancies, and contract terms.
• Utilize secure banking platforms to monitor payment statuses, correct payment errors, resolve supplier disputes, and void and reissue payments as necessary.
• Coach and support team members in addressing daily operational challenges.
• Provide onboarding for new hires and deliver ongoing technical training to current staff.
• Conduct performance evaluations.

Skills

Accounting principles

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team supervision

Problem solving

Software proficiency

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

2+ years accounts payable experience

Tools

Accounting software

Online banking platforms

Job description

Job Details

Job Category: Professional and Technical

Organization: Accounts Payable Management

Location/s: Central Billing Office-Clinton

Job Title: Supervisor-Accounts Payable

Job Requisition ID: R00053287

Job Posting Date: 08/18/2026

Job Closing Date: open until filled if no date specified

Job Summary

The Accounts Payable Supervisor will support a variety of accounting functions, including the timely processing of financial transactions, maintenance of financial records, account reconciliations, and supervision of the accounts payable team.

Education & Experience

Education and Experience Required: Degree (Associate's or Bachelor's) and two (2) years of accounts payable or financial settlement experience.

Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required

N/A

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of accounting, principles and procedures. Skill in the use of personal computers and related accounting software applications. Familiar with online banking platforms. Strong attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Ability to train, motivate, and supervise employees.

Responsibilities

• Guide the AP team's daily activities to ensure workflows operate smoothly and achieve high levels of accuracy and productivity.
• Review accounting documents for accuracy, verify appropriate approvals, and ensure transactions are charged to the correct accounts.
• Collaborate with procurement and receiving teams to promptly resolve supply chain and invoicing issues.
• Handle escalated inquiries regarding delayed payments, pricing discrepancies, and contract terms.
• Utilize secure banking platforms to monitor payment statuses, correct payment errors, resolve supplier disputes, and void and reissue payments as necessary.
• Coach and support team members in addressing daily operational challenges.
• Provide onboarding for new hires and deliver ongoing technical training to current staff.
• Conduct performance evaluations.

The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Requires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, occasional activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, frequent work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, occasional bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional kneeling, frequent reaching, constant sitting, occasional standing, frequent twisting, and frequent walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)

Time Type

Full time

FLSA Designation/Job Exempt

Yes

Pay Class

Salary

FTE %

100

Work Shift

Day

Benefits Eligibility

Grant Funded: No