Supervisor Accounts Payable

Accounts Payable Supervisor

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LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

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Summary Accounts payable supervisor is responsible for activities and operations in the accounts payable function for the organization. The Accounts Payable Supervisor ensures timely payments of vendor invoices and expense vouchers, maintains accurate financial records, control reports & databases, and oversees the administration of accounts payable programs. The Accounts Payable supervisor provides staff with on-going development and training which includes all accounting systems and accounts payable functions and duties.

Job Duties

• Responsible for providing team direction and guidance for all necessary activities related to accounts payable including internal and external audits, preparation and IRS submission of 1099 and related forms, and maintaining good supplier relationships
• Provides oversight to ensure the timely and accurate payment of invoices, check requests, and credit memos from data entry to payment processing.
• Provides new and existing staff members with supervision and training. Coordinates the daily activities for all Accounts Payable related functions.
• Coordinates the administration of special programs offered to our internal & external customers including the commercial credit card programs, electronic payment programs, employee reimbursements, and clinician continuing medical education (CME). Activities include promoting growth of programs, developing education programs, and auditing programs for compliance.
• Coordinates departmental audits of employee accounts, reimbursement requests, corporate credit card transactions, sales tax, vendor master account updates, etc. to ensure validity of transaction and policy compliance.
• Responsible for reviewing all databases to ensure accuracy with regard to Vendor Master Maintenance, reports relating to invoices not received, and error reports related to electronic integrations.
• Identifies & troubleshoots system and database discrepancies that need to be resolved through policy & procedure changes or software upgrades.
• Strives to improve policies & procedures thru technologic enhancements and streamlined processes.
• Assigns tasks and duties for all colleagues on a scheduled basis.
• Delivers a high level of customer service by utilizing effective communication skills in interpersonal interactions with patients and families, physicians, fellow colleagues and team members.
• Works with the Director, Accounts Payable in the assessment and implementation of new systems and technology upgrades.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Accounting or related field or
• significant relevant work experience may be substituted for degree and certification.
• 5 years in Accounts Payable is required. Familiarity with computerized Accounts Payable system is required. Experience with Corporate Purchasing Card or Travel and Entertainment Card program is required.
• Knowledge of MS Office Suite, with specific emphasis on MS Excel and MS Access required.
• Must demonstrate the ability to prioritize and work independently in a stressful, changing environment. Demonstrates knowledge of PC's, other related devices and software. Must possess and exhibit excellent verbal and written communication, customer service, interpersonal, teamwork and organizational skills. Must demonstrate behaviors consistent with the values and mission of LVHN. Exhibits P.R.I.D.E. behaviors.

Preferred Qualifications Physical Demands Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

Work Shift: Day Shift

Address: 707 Hamilton St

Primary Location: One City Center

Position Type: Onsite

Union: Not Applicable

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00a-4:30p

Department: 1004-13064 CSS-Accounts Payable