Accounts Payable (AP) Lead

Role Summary

The Accounts Payable (AP) Lead ensures accurate and timely processing of invoice transactions while providing strong service and support to internal and external customers. Reporting to the Manager Accounting you will help drive daily operations month-end and year-end close and the continuous improvement of AP workflows and controls. Youll bring hands-on knowledge of AP processes the confidence to resolve both routine and complex issues with minimal direction and a genuine commitment to developing the people around you.

What Youll Do

• Lead day-to-day task assignment for AP team members along with training and development in specific functional and technical processes and tools.
• Oversee integration functionality between and within Lawson and MHC ensuring both systems work as expected and resolving complex functional or technical issues.
• Oversee the processing of invoices into Lawson/MHC and confirm timely payment maintaining compliance with internal controls and meeting invoice volume cycle time and accuracy goals.
• Oversee weekly vendor payments via the approved method (check and ACH) and ensure vendor accounts in arrears are reviewed reconciled and addressed.
• Contribute to team Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and deliver productivity in line with service level agreements (SLAs).
• Provide input into AP team members performance reviews.
• Contribute to a robust sustainable continuous improvement program that delivers superior performance.
• Document review implement comply with and communicate AP policies and procedures.
• Engage proactively with the AP team to understand requirements and support the development of AP plans and strategies including team huddles and continuous improvement activities.
• Interact with Supply Chain HUH management the Accounting department suppliers and other internal and external stakeholders; support supplier and employee inquiries and issue resolution on invoices and payments.
• Coordinate and assist with 1099 IRS reporting.

Required Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED.
• Minimum 5 years of Accounts Payable experience.
• Strong working knowledge of Lawson and the MHC AP module.
• Organized with excellent attention to detail and superior oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead mentor and support a team of AP analysts including contributing to mid-year and annual reviews.
• Ability to work with a large volume of transactions within tight deadlines.
• Ability to react in a fast-paced changing environment without losing focus on priorities and customer service.
• Strong analytical skills and sound professional judgment with the ability to prioritize individual workload and work independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates degree in Accounting.
• Accounts Payable experience in a healthcare or healthcare-related AP department.

About Howard University Hospital

Founded in 1862 as Freedmens Hospital Howard University Hospital has served the Washington DC community for over 150 years and holds a distinguished place in American healthcare history. As the nations only teaching hospital located on the campus of a Historically Black University HUH is a DC Level 1 Trauma Center dedicated to providing high-quality patient-centered and culturally responsive care to all. Our mission extends beyond treatment we are committed to training the next generation of healthcare professionals and advancing health equity in our community and beyond.

When you join HUH you become part of a mission-driven institution with deep roots in equity service and excellence where making a difference in someones life is not just a goal its what we do every day.

What We Offer

• Work-life balance
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
• Competitive comprehensive benefit plans including health disability vacation sick leave and 403(b) retirement plan
• Tuition remission at Howard University for you and/or eligible dependent children up to two (2) courses per semester
• A mission-driven environment rooted in over 150 years of excellence service and advocacy for the communities we serve

Position Details

Pay & Schedule

This is a full-time exempt position. Salary range: $65000 $71500 annually commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Compliance Statements

Culture of Care: Howard University Hospital supports a Just Culture that promotes accountability learning and patient safety.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Howard University Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex national origin age disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or any other status protected by applicable law.

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Pay Transparency: Salary ranges listed in job postings reflect the expected compensation range for the position and are provided in accordance with applicable pay transparency laws. Final compensation is determined based on experience education and other relevant factors.

Disclaimer: The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities or qualifications associated with the position.