Accounts Payable, Manager

Acentra Health exists to empower better health outcomes through technology, services, and clinical expertise. Our mission is to innovate health solutions that deliver maximum value and impact.

Lead the Way is our rallying cry at Acentra Health. Think of it as an open invitation to embrace the mission of the company; to actively engage in problem-solving; and to take ownership of your work every day. Acentra Health offers you unparalleled opportunities. In fact, you have all you need to take charge of your career and accelerate better outcomes - making this a great time to join our team of passionate individuals dedicated to being a vital partner for health solutions in the public sector.

Acentra seeks a Accounts Payable, Manager to join our growing team.

Job Summary:

The Accounts Payable Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Accounts Payable function, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant processing of vendor invoices, employee reimbursements, and payment disbursements. This role leads the AP team, manages workflow, improves processes, and partners closely with Procurement, Accounting, Vendors, and business units to support efficient operations and strong financial controls.

Job Responsibilities:

• Primary responsibility includes re-evaluating existing processes to identify and recommend improvements, tools, and tool implementations to drive efficiency. Partner with the procurement team to develop and execute a seamless end-to-end process from initiation through completion
• Lead and cultivate a positive team environment that encourages engagement, innovation, and collaboration. Ensuring a culture of trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Develop and maintain a professional interface with internal and external customers
• Experience implementing controls to ensure industry standard in segregation of duties
• Oversight of independent, highly developed AP staff for end-to-end AP processes, including invoice receipt, coding, approval workflow, two-way match, Concur business expense processing, and payment execution
• Foster a positive, collaborative culture that prioritizes accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement
• Ensure compliance with company policies, GAAP, and internal controls
• Maintain vendors master data governance to ensure accuracy, completeness, and fraud mitigation controls
• Resolve discrepancies with vendors, buyers, and internal stakeholders in a timely and professional manner
• Ensure proper filing, documentation, and audit readiness of AP transactions
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), such as aging, invoice backlog, and payment accuracy
• Collaborate with Accounts Receivable to provide weekly Accounts Payable projected cash disbursement requirements
• Identify opportunities and implement into action AP processes leveraging automation for efficiency and accuracy.
• Meet month-end close deadlines
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing documentation and explanations
• Read, understand, and adhere to all corporate policies including policies related to HIPAA and its Privacy and Security Rules.

The list of accountabilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other education- and experience-related duties that management may deem necessary from time to time.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 10+ years Accounts Payable experience
• 5+ years in lead, supervisory or management roles

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree in accounting or finance preferred
• Ability to review receipts in detail for accuracy in expense reporting
• Ability to review, approve, and post vouchers to the General Ledger
• Ability to review and approve payments to vendors
• Possess a strong knowledge of Concur Sap, Deltek Costpoint, Microsoft Office Suites
• Strong applied trouble shooting skills for software resources
• Demonstrate ability to exercise good judgment and discretion in determining solutions

Why us?

We are a team of experienced and caring leaders, clinicians, pioneering technologists, and industry professionals who come together to redefine expectations for the healthcare industry. State and federal healthcare agencies, providers, and employers turn to us as their vital partner to ensure better healthcare and improve health outcomes.

We do this through our people.

You will have meaningful work that genuinely improves people's lives across the country. We are a company that cares about our employees, and we give you the tools and encouragement you need to achieve the finest work of your career.

Benefits

Benefits are a key component of your rewards package. Our benefits are designed to provide you with additional protection, security, and support for both your career and your life away from work. Our benefits include comprehensive health plans, paid time off, retirement savings, corporate wellness, educational assistance, corporate discounts, and more.

Thank You!

We know your time is valuable and we thank you for applying for this position. Due to the high volume of applicants, only those who are chosen to advance in our interview process will be contacted. We sincerely appreciate your interest in Acentra Health and invite you to apply to future openings that may be of interest. Best of luck in your search!

~ The Acentra Health Talent Acquisition Team

Visit us at https://careers.acentra.com/jobs

EEO AA M/F/Vet/Disability

Acentra Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.

Experience in Lieu of Degree

For non-clinical roles, or when not required by the contract specifically, the Company acknowledges that practical, hands-on experience can provide skills and competencies equivalent to formal education. As such, in cases where a Bachelor's degree may be required, the Company will accept a minimum of six (6) years of directly relevant professional experience in lieu of a degree. In instances where the candidate has an Associate's degree, the Company will accept a minimum of three (3) years of directly relevant professional experience in lieu of the Bachelor's degree.

Compensation

The pay for this position is listed below.

"Based on our compensation philosophy, an applicant's position placement in the pay range will depend on various considerations, such as years of applicable experience and skill level."