Accounts Payable Supervisor

Accounts Payable Supervisor

Shift: Monday Friday, 8:00am 5:00pm

Work Arrangement: On-Site Department: Finance

Facility: Quarterdeck Building, 2401 Lemone Industrial Blvd, Columbia, MO 65201 Compensation:

Base Pay Range: $59,322 - $96,762 per year, based on experience

About the Job

The Accounts Payable Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the accounts payable function, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, and financial transactions. This role provides leadership, direction, and oversight to accounts payable staff while ensuring compliance with organizational policies, internal controls, and applicable regulatory requirements.

The position plays a key role in optimizing processes, leveraging technology, and maintaining strong vendor relationships. The supervisor supports continuous improvement initiatives, including the use of automation and artificial intelligence (AI) tools within enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

About MU Health Care

MU Health Care is proud to be named one of Forbes' Best-in-State Employers seven years in a row, and that's largely a result of the incredible culture and team we've built. At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. Here, we believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.

Our academic health system the only in mid-Missouri is home to seven hospitals, including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital, as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

Employee Benefits

Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one

Generous paid leave and paid time off, including ten holidays

Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years

Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)

Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more

See a comprehensive list of benefits here.

Detailed Job Description

Supervise daily accounts payable operations, including invoice processing, payment runs, and vendor management.

Review and approve invoices, payment batches, and disbursements to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with policies.

Ensure timely processing of invoices and payments in accordance with contractual terms and organizational standards.

Monitor and enforce internal controls related to accounts payable processes to mitigate financial risk.

Resolve escalated issues related to vendors, invoices, discrepancies, and payment delays.

Coordinate and support month-end and year-end closing activities, including accruals and reconciliations.

Analyze accounts payable metrics and performance indicators to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.

Collaborate with procurement, finance, and departmental leaders to streamline procure-to-pay processes.

Develop, implement, and document standard operating procedures for accounts payable functions.

Support audits by preparing documentation and responding to internal and external auditor inquiries.

Process Improvement and Technology Optimization

Lead initiatives to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of accounts payable processes.

Support implementation and optimization of ERP systems and accounts payable technologies.

Identify and implement automation opportunities, including workflow tools and electronic invoicing.

Leverage AI-enabled tools within ERP environments to enhance invoice processing, anomaly detection, and data validation.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related area, or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities can be acquired.

Two (2) years of experience in cost analysis, statistics, payroll, accounts payable, or related area.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Four (4) or more years of progressive experience in accounts payable, accounting, or finance operations.

Two (2) or more years of supervisory or leadership experience.

Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes, internal controls, and financial systems.

Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Workday, Oracle, PeopleSoft).

Experience with AI-enabled tools within ERP or financial systems for automation and process optimization.

Knowledge of healthcare financial operations and regulatory requirements.

Experience supporting audits and compliance activities.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. The employee may be required ambulate, remain in a stationary position and position self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may be required to move objects up to 10 lbs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.