Accounts Payable Manager

Position Title: Mgr Accounts Payable Department: Financial Services Job Description General Description: Responsible to oversee the daily activities and operations of the accounts payable function for a multi-entity hospital system processing over 15,000 accounts payable invoices monthly. Also responsible for managing the expense reimbursement, Purchase/Procurement Card, and credit card programs. Essential Job Duties Supervise accounts payable staff ensuring processes are followed in accordance with company policies. Responsible for setting and facilitating department goals and objectives. Responsible for integrating new entities into Accounts Payable process. Analyze invoices and expense report trends, posting accuracy, and eligibility for payment. Review professional services contracts and payments to ensure compliance with contract and company policies. Responsible for oversight of accounts payable staff verifying sales taxes per vendor invoices are captured and paid correctly and accrue any necessary use tax. Must be knowledgeable of state of Oklahoma sales/use tax regulations and reporting requirements. Facilitate the annual Form 1099 filings, review 1099’s for potential discrepancies, and report any corrections to the third‑party servicer. Respond to and research vendor inquiries. Review, develop and implement accounts payable processes and make recommendations for process improvements. Assist with month‑end closing including assisting with expense variance explanations. Prepare regular, ad hoc, and special reports as requested for management review and analysis. Monitor changes to vendor maintenance files and perform due diligence work to ensure accuracy and reliability of vendor changes. Respond to audit inquiries and requests for information in a timely manner. Assist with determining eligibility of new vendors and complete new vendor paperwork. Provide training and development opportunities for the staff and departments. Maintain files and documentation in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices. Leads, develops, coaches, and effectively manages the team to ensure deliverables and performance metrics are met. Develops team to accomplish results through training, development, performance management and recognition. Lead all phases of department technical implementations. Lead/Manage/Implement process improvements. Responsible for onboarding vendors to ePayables and/or ACH programs. Manage daily check and ACH payment runs. General Workday understanding to successfully manage multiple business processes to implement efficiencies. Escheatments. Lead various 3rd party projects. Ability to lead and present ideas to various workgroups across the organization. Ability to design and implement urgent business processes in a short time frame. Investigate escalated errors in the P2P cycle. Identify the root cause and resolve with the respective cross‑functional teams. General Job Duties Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements Education: Bachelor’s degree required. Experience: At least 5 years of progressive leadership experience including at least 2 or more years in accounts payable. Certification/License/Registration: IOFM - APM Certification required within 12 months. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Strong technical knowledge and ability to work closely with IT. Candidate must be detail oriented with professional attitude and reliable. Proficient in Excel, Word, and 10-key by touch. Possess strong organizational and time management skills. Comprehensive knowledge of IRS Form 1099 rules and filing requirements. Thorough knowledge of applicable accounts payable/general ledger systems and chart of accounts. Able to perform mathematical computations such as percentages, fractions, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division quickly and accurately. Ability to maintain integrity and trust among leadership and staff. Proven ability to manage a team of professionals and lead a departmental function. Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills. About OU Health OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family. OU Health is the state's only comprehensive academic health system of hospitals, clinics and centers of excellence. With 11,000 employees and more than 1,300 physicians and advanced practice providers, OU Health is home to Oklahoma's largest doctor network with a complete range of specialty care. OU Health serves Oklahoma and the region with the state’s only freestanding children’s hospital, the only National Cancer Institute‑Designated OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center, Oklahoma's flagship hospital, which serves as the state’s only Level 1 trauma center and Edmond Medical Center in the heart of the Edmond Community. Becker's Hospital Review named University of Oklahoma Medical Center one of the 100 Great Hospitals in America for 2020. OU Health’s oncology program at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center was named Oklahoma's top facility for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report in its 2020‑21 rankings. OU Health also was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as high performing in these specialties: Colon Surgery, COPD and Congestive Heart Failure. OU Health’s mission is to lead healthcare in patient care, education and research. Experts in prevention, treatment and cures, our team works to improve lives through innovation in medical care, education and research, while investing in the people, technologies and facilities that will enable us to achieve our goals. We are seeking individuals who have a passion and talent for caring for others. By joining our team, you will provide quality health care to your community through the work you do every day. We provide clinical and non‑clinical opportunities to further your career and we invite you to explore our available positions. Equal employment opportunities are provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or protected veteran status in accordance with applicable federal laws. 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