Job DescriptionJob Description:The Accounts Payable Manager oversees the accounts payable department's operations, ensuring accurate and timely payment of invoices and maintaining strong relationships with vendors and internal Essentia Health stakeholders.Education Qualifications:Key Responsibilities:Oversees the entire accounts payable process, including invoice verification, processing, and payment. Supports the account reconciliation process where neededSupervises, mentors, and trains the accounts payable team, ensuring high performance and professional developmentMaintains and builds strong relationships with vendors, by reconciliating and resolving any payment issues promptlyEnsures all payments comply with company policies, legal regulations, and tax requirementsIdentifies, documents and implements process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy within the accounts payable department. Maintain current knowledge of best practices in banking automation products and make recommendations on key vendor systems to improve productivity and reduce costsOversees the implementation and maintenance of accounts payable systems, ensuring they are up-to-date and fully utilized. Maintains a business continuity plan in case of emergencies affecting department operationsEducational Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred Applicants with relevant experience who do not meet the educational requirements may still be consideredRequired Qualifications:3 years or more experience managing Accounts Payable workstreams and staffDemonstrated experience in recruitment, training and coaching of staffStrong understanding of various procure to pay banking optionsExcellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to operate effectively within a large complex matrix organizationExperience with large scale Enterprise Resource Program (ERP) systems’ Accounts Payable workstreamsPreferred Qualifications:Experience with Workday ERPExperience in Healthcare IndustryThis position has the option for Hybrid work. Candidate must reside in the Duluth area but may work remotely up to 2 days a week after training period.Job Location: Business Service CenterShift Rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America)Shift Start/End: /Hours Per Pay Period:Compensation Range:Union:FTE: 1Weekends:Call Obligations:Sign On Bonus: