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