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Supervisor-Accounts Payable

University of Mississippi Medical Center · Jackson, MS · 1 wk ago
AccountingFull-time

Job Requisition ID: R00053287 | Full time | Day shift

About the role

The Accounts Payable Supervisor supports a variety of accounting functions, including the timely processing of financial transactions, maintenance of financial records, account reconciliations, and supervision of the accounts payable team.

Responsibilities

  • Guide the AP team's daily activities to ensure workflows operate smoothly and achieve high levels of accuracy and productivity.
  • Review accounting documents for accuracy, verify appropriate approvals, and ensure transactions are charged to the correct accounts.
  • Collaborate with procurement and receiving teams to promptly resolve supply chain and invoicing issues.
  • Handle escalated inquiries regarding delayed payments, pricing discrepancies, and contract terms.
  • Utilize secure banking platforms to monitor payment statuses, correct payment errors, resolve supplier disputes, and void and reissue payments as necessary.
  • Coach and support team members in addressing daily operational challenges.
  • Provide onboarding for new hires and deliver ongoing technical training to current staff.
  • Conduct performance evaluations.

The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

Requirements

  • Associate’s or Bachelor's degree.
  • Two (2) years of accounts payable or financial settlement experience.

Skills

  • Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
  • Skill in the use of personal computers and related accounting software applications.
  • Familiar with online banking platforms.
  • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to train, motivate, and supervise employees.

Physical and Environmental Demands

  • Occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold.
  • Occasional activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature.
  • Frequent work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality.
  • Occasional bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional kneeling.
  • Frequent reaching, constant sitting, occasional standing, frequent twisting, and frequent walking.

(Occasional: up to 20%, Frequent: from 21% to 50%, Constant: 51% or more)

Pay

Salary

Benefits

Benefits eligible

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