Supervisor-Accounts Payable

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center seeks an Accounts Payable Supervisor to lead the AP team, ensure timely processing of transactions, and maintain accurate financial records at the Central Billing Office in Clinton.

You will oversee day-to-day activities, review documents for correct approvals, and work with procurement to resolve invoicing issues while coaching staff and delivering ongoing technical training.

Qualifications

• Education: Degree (Associate’s or Bachelor's) and two years of accounts payable or financial settlement experience.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures; strong PC and accounting software skills.

Responsibilities

• Guide the AP team's daily activities to ensure workflows operate smoothly and with high accuracy.
• Review accounting documents for accuracy and proper approvals; ensure charges to correct accounts.
• Collaborate with procurement and receiving to resolve invoicing issues; handle escalated payment inquiries.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Software proficiency

Online banking

Attention to detail

Communication

Team supervision

Training

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in Accounting

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Job Requisition ID

R00053287

Job Category

Professional and Technical

Organization

Accounts Payable Management

Location/s

Central Billing Office-Clinton

Job Title

Supervisor-Accounts Payable

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

Job Posting Date

08/18/2026