Manager, Accounts Payable & Payroll

US:NV:Carson City Accounting and Finance

Standard Office Hours

Summary

• Under the direction of the Director of Finance, this position oversees the accounts payable and payroll functions for the health system.

Qualifications

• Required
• Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Finance, Business, or healthcare related field
• 2 years’ experience in a Supervisor or Managerial role in an accounting/payroll office
• 3-5 years’ experience in Accounting and or Payroll
• Experience with multi-state payroll and an understanding of various state payroll compliance
• Understanding of Accounting principles

Essential Functions

• Oversee the staff responsible for accounts payable and payroll functions.
• Monitors work loads of staff for effectiveness and areas of improvement.
• Acts as a mentor and role model for others
• Responsible for coordination of successful orientation of staff members. Develops orientation tools.
• Facilitates and participates in planning, changes and improvements. Utilizes knowledge of the Performance Improvement Cycle to improve work processes.
• Provides information, assistance, and audit work papers, as assigned to external auditors.
• Oversees reports regarding cash flow; ensures correct payments are made in a timely manner.
• Develops guidelines for proper handling and coding of invoices to maintain general ledger expense account and inventory records.
• Analyzes expense reports and other invoices for accuracy and eligibility for payment.
• Reconciles accounts payable total and general ledger with other applicable records (e.g., subsidiary vendors ledger).
• Facilitates correct and timely preparation of budget reports and purchase journals.
• Ensures proper recordkeeping of purchases for use in tax preparation and periodic audits.
• Implements, maintains, and reviews payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.
• Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.
• Enhances the public image of the department and the hospital
• Performs other related duties as assigned.