Director - Accounts Payable - Accounting Systems & Disbursements

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Job Requisition ID:

R00043946

Job Category:

Professional and Technical

Organization:

Accounting Systems & Disbursements Management

Location/s:

Main Campus Jackson

Job Title:

Director - Accounts Payable - Accounting Systems & Disbursements Management

Job Summary:

Manage accounts payable department. Oversee payments of all UMMC invoices. Implements and monitors to insure invoices are paid promptly and all related prompt payment discounts are accessed and received. Oversees year end 1099 reporting of all required vendor payments. Maintains and supports vendor listing. Liaises with supply chain and UMMC departments and vendors to resolve payment issues. Works with department of information services to support the accounts payable computer system module and to develop necessary reports to provide benchmarks and other information to manage the department for efficiency and compliance with UMMC payment processes. Responsible for hiring, training and managing staff and enforcement of all UMMC HR policies.

Education & Experience

Education and Experience Required:

Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of accounting experience that includes two (2) year's supervisory experience

Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required:

N/A

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of accounts payable systems, policies, and procedures, such as freight, invoicing, and payment terms. Skill in the use of a personal computer, accounting software, and other relevant software applications. Verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills. Employee management and supervisory skills.

Responsibilities

Manages the operations and staff of the accounts payable department and develops policies and procedures to endure the accurate and timely payment of invoices.

Makes process improvements (including and researching and testing system enhancements) to expedite accurate accounts payable processing.

Monitors a/p reports, statistics, and benchmarking tools to maintain timely, efficient, and accurate payment of invoices.

Set up vendors in A/P system.

Resolve invoice issues with departments, vendors, and supply chain.

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.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Requires constant working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, frequent activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, frequent bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling, occasional reaching, constant sitting, frequent standing, occasional twisting, and frequent walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)

Time Type:

Full time

FLSA Designation/Job Exempt:Yes

Pay Class:

Salary

FTE %:

100

Work Shift:Day

Benefits Eligibility:

Grant Funded:

No

Job Posting Date:

07/2/2025

Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):

R00043946