Accounts Payable Manager, Valley Health Partners
Allentown, PA
Job Summary :
The Account Payable Manager is responsible for the oversight and direction of the AP staff under the leadership and guidance of the Controller and CFO. Oversees business activities such as accounts payable, cash management, purchasing, and contract management ensuring all financial aspects meet requirements.
Qualifications : Education :
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management, or related field. In lieu of degree, 4 years experience required.
- Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management preferred.
Experience :
Three years of Account Payable or accounting experience required1 year of supervisory experience requiredMore than 3 years of business or financial analysis experience in a healthcare. Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) experience, preferred.Skills Needed :
Demonstrates strong communication skills, both oral & written in a variety of settings.Ability to think strategically, and to work independently and collaboratively across VHP to effectively manage self and team toward project goals.Maintains appropriate confidentiality in working with stakeholders.Strong emotional intelligence and adept at relationship building.Keen organization skills and ability to understand business functions and matrixed organization to develop plans for assigned projects.Essential Functions :
Manage, mentor, and develop the AP team, set priorities, and KPIs.Oversee daily AP processes : invoice intake, approvals, and payment execution.Oversee purchasing and procurement.Manage banking relationships and treasury functions.Forecast, monitor, and track cash flow (daily, weekly, and 13-week rolling forecasts).Ensure compliance with company policies, GAAP, and maintain and enhance internal controls.Manage vendor relationships; resolve escalated payment issues promptly and professionally.Review and select weekly payment runs; monitor cash disbursements and vendor spend.Streamline and automate AP workflows; support system implementations.Ensure accurate, timely GL recording; prepare month-end accruals, reconciliations, and AP journal entries.Support audits with documentation and timely responses.Provide reporting and analysis on AP metrics and process performance.Additional duties as assigned by management.Equal Opportunity Employer
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