Building Location:Business Service Center

Department:48400 Disbursements

Job Description:The Accounts Payable Manager oversees the accounts payable department's operations, ensuring accurate and timely payment of invoices and maintaining strong relationships with vendors and internal Essentia Health stakeholders.

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Key Responsibilities:

Oversees the entire accounts payable process, including invoice verification, processing, and payment. Supports the account reconciliation process where neededSupervises, mentors, and trains the accounts payable team, ensuring high performance and professional developmentMaintains and builds strong relationships with vendors, by reconciliating and resolving any payment issues promptlyEnsures all payments comply with company policies, legal regulations, and tax requirementsIdentifies, documents and implements process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy within the accounts payable department. Maintain current knowledge of best practices in banking automation products and make recommendations on key vendor systems to improve productivity and reduce costsOversees the implementation and maintenance of accounts payable systems, ensuring they are up-to-date and fully utilized. Maintains a business continuity plan in case of emergencies affecting department operations

Educational Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Required Qualifications:

3 years or more experience managing Accounts Payable workstreams and staffDemonstrated experience in recruitment, training and coaching of staffStrong understanding of various procure to pay banking optionsExcellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to operate effectively within a large complex matrix organizationExperience with large scale Enterprise Resource Program (ERP) systems’ Accounts Payable workstreams

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Workday ERPExperience in Healthcare Industry

This position has the option for Hybrid work. Candidate must reside in the Duluth area but may work remotely up to 2 days a week after training period.

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

FTE:1

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation:Day Rotation (United States of America)

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Holidays:No

Call Obligation:No

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