Accounts Payable Director

DescriptionWe are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Director to lead a centralized payables function for a healthcare organization in Allentown, Pennsylvania. This position oversees operational performance, strengthens internal controls, and ensures payment activity aligns with policy, compliance, and regulatory expectations. The role also guides system-related improvements, supports audit and tax reporting obligations, and partners across departments to maintain an efficient procure-to-pay environment.Responsibilities:• Direct the day-to-day operation of a centralized accounts payable department, ensuring timely and accurate invoice processing and disbursements.• Establish and refine procedures, internal controls, and approval practices that support compliance with organizational standards and applicable regulations.• Lead, coach, and develop the accounts payable team, including management and support staff, to promote accountability and continuous improvement.• Co-lead procure-to-pay governance efforts by participating in steering committee activities and helping align cross-functional workflows.• Oversee Workday-related enhancements by coordinating testing, delivering team training, and resolving system issues that affect payables processing.• Work closely with legal and compliance partners to confirm required contracts are maintained, monitor excluded-party requirements, and support related reporting.• Manage vendor master data by maintaining accurate records, validating tax information, supporting credentialing requirements, and identifying vendors subject to annual tax reporting.• Prepare and submit required filings and reports, including 1099 and 1042-S reporting, Pennsylvania withholding submissions, escheat processing, and audit support documentation.• Strengthen cash management by improving payment methods, increasing discount capture, and expanding card-based disbursement programs where appropriate.• Supervise reconciliations, vendor statement reviews, credit card program administration, and oversight of systems used for invoice and payment processing.Requirements• Demonstrated leadership experience managing accounts payable operations in a complex organizational environment.• Strong knowledge of accounts payable controls, vendor maintenance, disbursement processes, and procure-to-pay best practices.• Hands-on experience with Workday and other ERP or financial systems used to support invoice processing and payment operations.• Familiarity with regulatory and tax reporting requirements, including 1099 reporting, withholding processes, and audit support.• Ability to partner effectively with finance, legal, compliance, and operational stakeholders across the organization.• Experience improving workflows, resolving system-related issues, and implementing process enhancements that increase efficiency and accuracy.• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with close attention to detail.• Excellent communication and team development skills, with the ability to lead training and manage a multi-level AP team.Job typePerm