OverviewThe primary role of the Manager, Accounts Payable is to oversee the accounts payable function to ensure policies, supporting accurate and timely financial reporting for all PDS Health affiliated offices. This role leads process improvement, automation, and analytics initiatives that enhance efficiency, strengthen controls, improve vendor experience, and support accurate month-end close activities, including accruals, reconciliations, and aging management.
Responsibilities- Monitor the daily operations of the accounts payable team, resolve issues, and identify opportunities to improve service, controls, and processing efficiency.
- Identify, evaluate, and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and procurement platform enhancements that drive automation and workflow efficiency, data quality, and team collaboration.
- In a team environment, ensure workloads are delegated appropriately and completed in a timely manner.
- Supervise and train the accounts payable team to perform at a high level, and develop annual team goals and strategies to achieve them.
- Partner with the accounts payable team to ensure vendor reconciliations are completed timely, aging remains current, and outstanding items are researched and resolved.
- Lead monthly close activities for the accounts payable module, including cutoff review, account analysis, and reconciliation support.
- Prepare and support monthly accrual files, reporting, and analysis for the accounting team to ensure complete and accurate financial reporting.
- Work with the Disbursement Manager to review disbursements for vendors, expense reimbursements, and patient refunds, and support process improvements that strengthen accuracy, timeliness, and workflow controls.
- Actively support the Perfect Patient Experience® by demonstrating a positive attitude and ensuring the needs of all PDS Health affiliated offices are met.
- Analyze vendor trends, payment activity, and exception patterns to identify risks, support decision-making, and improve operational performance.
- Maintain and improve the Dun & Bradstreet Paydex score.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field, with 6+ years of relevant work experience. In lieu of a degree, 8+ years of relevant experience is required.
Preferred- Master's degree in Accounting or Business.
- Strong systems proficiency, with working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel; experience with Oracle ERP systems, procurement platforms, and accounts payable automation tools is preferred.
- Experience in a multi-regional healthcare, retail, or dental organization.
- Experience leading process improvement initiatives, workflow automation, vendor trend analysis, and month-end support activities in a high-volume environment.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities- Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively without compromising quality.
- Strong ability to manage daily departmental operations while developing short- to medium-term goals.
- Ability to identify automation opportunities, streamline workflows, and support implementation of scalable process improvements.
- Ability to respond effectively to inquiries from vendors, staff, and other members of the business community.
- Strong analytical skills, including the ability to review vendor trends, reconcile aging, interpret exceptions, and translate data into actionable recommendations.
- Ability to direct the work of others and lead teams in achieving goals.
- Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures.
- Ability to handle highly confidential employee records, compensation information, and related data with discretion.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment, draw valid conclusions, and make decisions under pressure.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business publications, professional journals, technical procedures, operating instructions, and government regulations.
- Ability to communicate effectively and present information clearly, both verbally and in writing, to vendors and co-workers.
- Ability to interpret a variety of written, verbal, and diagram-based instructions.
Benefits- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 401K
- Paid time to volunteer in your local community
Salary Information$103,000.00-$133,000.00 / Annually
