Manager-Accounts Payable (Full Time, Hybrid, North Carolina Based)

The Accounts Payable Manager is responsible for managing the Organization’s Accounts Payable operations. This position is responsible for developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure an accurate and efficient accounts payable function as well as to ensure we are in compliance with contractual requirements.

This is a full-time hybrid opportunity. The successful candidate will report onsite to the Alliance Home Office (Morrisville, NC) 1 day per week. 

Responsibilities & Duties

Manage Accounts Payable Operations

• Manage and oversee the daily operations of the accounts payable function, including but not limited to invoice processing, check runs, aging, write off’s, month end close, reporting and year end close including processing and filing 1099s for all vendors/providers as required


• Support internal and external audits and serve as a subject matter expert for all Accounts Payable functions and transactions


• Ensure provider and vendor payments and invoices are according to contract terms and payments are made according to the posted check write schedule


• Responsible for accurate and timely close of the accounts payable module each month and annually


• Monitor and maintain the accounts payable aging, including investigation of old/outstanding items and providing regular detailed report with explanation for outstanding items and action steps 


• Ensure records are maintained to show support for payments and expenditures


• Liason for internal and external customers across the Organization


• Maintain a thorough understanding of the general ledger structure to ensure accurate coding


• Respond to inquiries within reasonable timeframes from the leadership team regarding financial results and special reporting requests such as total payments by provider, open invoice amounts, etc.


• Protect the interests of Alliance


• Maintain high ethical business standards and full statutory compliance

Assist with development & maintenance of Claims procedures and processes

• Establish new controls and improve existing controls over the accounts payable function to ensure accounts payable processes are performed in acordance with best practices and generally accepted accounting principles


• Create and maintain accounts payable policies, procedures and desk manual to improve department efficiencies and train related staff


• Perform internal reviews and highlight areas for improvement and training

Manage and Develop Staff

• Work with Human Resources and the Senior Director of Purchasing and AP to maintain and retain a highly qualified and well-trained workforce.


• Ensure staff are well trained in and comply with all organization and department policies, procedures, and business processes


• Organize workflows and ensure staff understand their roles and responsibilities


• Ensure the department has the needed tools and resources to achieve organizational goals and to support employees and ensure compliance with licensure, regulatory, and accreditation requirements


• Actively establish and promote a positive, diverse, and inclusive working environment that builds trust


• Ensure all staff are treated with respect and dignity


• Ensure standards are transparent and applied consistently, impartially, and ethically over time and across all staff members


• Work to resolve conflicts and disputes, ensuring that all participants are given a voice


• Set goals for performance and deadlines in line with organization goals and vision


• Effectively communicate feedback and provide ongoing coaching and mentoring to staff and support a learning environment to advance team skills and professional development


• Cultivate and encourage efforts to expand cross-team collaboration and partnership

Training and Customer Service  

• Provide continuous training and education to Alliance staff;


• Provide daily support and consultation to Alliance staff and/or external vendors and Providers regarding Accounts Payable processes and procedures


• Assist in the development and coordination of strategic and innovative operations that increase efficiency and effectiveness for Alliance

Minimum Requirements

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related field and five (5) years of progressive experience in finance or accounting related to Accounts Payable. Experience must include strong Excel and a minimum of three (3) years supervisory experience.

Preferred: Previous experience with Sage Intacct and behavioral healthcare agency preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)


• Knowledge of accounts payable functions and operations


• Ability to complete initiatives and meet deadlines


• Ability to act and operate independently in a fast pace setting


• Ability to effectively direct, supervise and lead team


• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to research and determine solution


• Strong attention to detail and time management


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

  Salary Range  

$79,425 to $101,267/ Annual  

Exact compensation will be determined based on the candidate's education, experience, external market data and consideration of internal equity  

An excellent fringe benefit package accompanies the salary, which includes:  

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Long Term Disability


• Generous retirement savings plan


• Flexible work schedules including hybrid/remote options


• Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holiday, management leave


• Dress flexibility

Employment for this position is contingent upon a satisfactory background check and credit check, which will be performed after acceptance of an offer of employment and prior to the employee's start date.