Manager, Accounts Payable

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The UHealth system at the University of Miami  has an exciting opportunity for a full time Manager, Accounts Payable in the UHealth Finance Department.

SUMMARY

The Manager, Accounts Payable manages all activities related to the accounts payable functions of the assigned division(s) to ensure compliance with applicable rules and regulations. Additionally, the Manager, Accounts Payable ensures timely payment of vendor invoices and expense vouchers while maintaining accurate records and controlled reports.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS                                                                                           

• Manages monthly accounts payable close and ensures outstanding invoices and expenses are properly accrued for.

• Serves as subject matter expert related to accounts payable function and control

• Manages team to include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work and appraising performance.

• Reviews applicable accounting reports and accounts payable register to ensure accuracy.

• Cultivates and maintains relationship with key strategic partners and vendors, acts as point of contact, and resolves any vendor disputes.

• Sorts, codes, and batches invoices, and posts payments to financial software.

• Develops and tracks key metrics, identifies opportunities for process improvement, and reports recommendations to appropriate senior staff.

• Creates ad-hoc reports to support management requests.

• Creates process procedures for all accounts payable tasks and updates as needed

• Assists with audits.

• Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures. Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS                                                                              

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in finance or relevant field

Experience:

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Knowledge of business and management principles.

• Ability to direct, manage, implement, and evaluate department operations.

• Ability to establish department goals, and objectives that support the strategic plan.

• Ability to effectively plan, delegate and/or supervise the work of others.

• Ability to lead, motivate, develop, and train others.

Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

A12