Accounts Payable Manager Day Full-Time Escondido, California

Palomar Health

  • Escondido, CA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Requisition ID40603DepartmentFinanceLocationEscondido, CaliforniaUnionNot ApplicableSalary Range43.12 - 68.34Job TypeFull-TimeShiftDayHours Per Shift08Hours Per Pay Period80Position at Palomar HealthDescriptionIndependent and flexible with solid communication skills, customer focus and extensive experience in accounts payable (A/P) and A/P systems. Manages A/P staff, including workflow efficiency, staff training and performance evaluation.Ensures that all goals and deadlines for A/P are met. Promotes a customer centric approach by ensuring that all vendors are paid in the amount, payment method and by the date they expect outlined per contractual agreement. Maintains a detailed knowledge of policies, practices and procedures involving A/P related disbursements and expense reporting.Identifies and recommends improvements to processes and systesm to improve the quality and efficiency of the department's functions. Trains and mentors staff on department procedures, A/P systems, and best practices to ensure all team members are performing at an optimal level. Assists with issue resolution and provides staff feedback to ensure positive employee and vendor relations. Tracks payment commitments and prioritizes issues for presentation to management. Updates and distributes weekly, monthly, and yearly reports needed for departmental operations. Maintains up-to-date industry knowledge, and informs management of potential changes needed. Responsible for system modification and alteration as needed to complete special projects which include upgrading of the A/P system and Palomar Health financial reporting system, addressing legal or technical issues, and responding to information requests. Responsible for understanding and improving upon the procure-to-pay cycle for vendor payments. Oversight of timely and accurate checks and electronic funds transfers to bank accounts. Writes, implements, and enforces department processing procedures in accordance with California state laws. Audits A/P reports to identify processing deficiencies and/or variances; identifies causes, and recommends potential solutions to management. Balances A/P accounts by resolving discrepancies between GL and A/P subsystems. Ensures timely tax (State and Federaland 1099 reports and submissions. Understands AP's role and impact on financial activities, such as working capital, cash flow, revenue and margins, and financial metrics. Work closely with Palomar Health leaders by providing guidance, analysis, education and advisory services related to expenses, vendor payments, and Palomar Health financial reporting system. Collaborate with Supply Chain, Information Systems and other divisions to ensure that proactive review and analysis of all working programs are producing factual data. Demonstrate sound business judgment and able to think strategically, while still having an analytical ability to dive into tactical details. Speak and read English at a level that is sufficient to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. Knowledge of standard office equipment (i.e., calculator, fax, photocopier) and personal computer and computer software skills (i.e., MS Windows, Excel, Access, Word, Powerpoint, internet, e-mail). Demonstration of above skills required upon employment or within the 1st two weeks of employment. Performs other duties as assigned. Follows Palomar Health rules, policies, procedures, applicable laws and standards. Carries out the mission, vision, and quality commitment of Palomar Health.Job RequirementsMinimum Education: Bachelor's Degree and/or equivalent combination of education, specialized training and experience in accounts payable. This may include vocational education, professional certifications, and/or other relevant training to represent the equivalent of a Bachelor's Degree.
Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business
Minimum Experience: 3 years experience with a minimum of 1 year directly operating and maintaining an A/P software system. Six to twelve months of supervisory experience.
Preferred Experience: 5 years of progressive experience in healthcare accounts payable. Experience implementing and operating recent versions of Workday. 3 or more years or supervisor experience.
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Preferred License:Current employees are not eligible for hiring incentives. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, gender, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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