Manager Accounts Payable (Procurement) (Finance)

Professional level accounting experience and supervisory experience required.

Position Summary:

Manages the processing of supplier invoices into the Accounts Payable systems for payment of goods and services.

Position Key Accountabilities:

1. Manages the daily operations of the Accounts Payable Team in the processing of supplier invoices entered into the system as Purchase Order Vouchers.
2. Works in conjunction with the Senior AP Specialist Lead and AP Processor Analyst to develop activities related to special projects of Senior AP Specialists in the processing of purchase order invoices entered into the system.
3. Resolves problems with suppliers/vendors, UTH administration and Purchasing Department to facilitate resolution of payment problems.
4. Develops, implements and communicates policy and procedures regarding Accounts Payable Team.
5. Coordinates upgrades and modifications to the accounts payable system in conjunction with Director of payment services, Senior AP Specialist Lead and AP Processor Analyst.
6. Participates in financial audits on behalf of Procurement Services conducted by both UTH Internal Audit, as well as external auditing entities.
7. Initiates or performs voucher reversals, adjustments, credits or cancellations for payment to correct payment errors. Review's status of overall status of invoices in the system and recommends changes to meet expected payment terms.
8. Manages Human Resource activities for direct reports in regards to: recruiting and selection, hiring and termination, training, professional development, mentoring, counseling, performance evaluations.
9. Other duties as assigned

Certification/Skills:

Computer skills with a working knowledge of MS Excel; completion of supervisory training

Minimum Education:

Bachelor's degree in business administration or relevant experience in lieu of degree.

Minimum Experience:

Five (5) years of professional level accounting experience and supervisory experience.

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount to constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive:

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.