Accounts Payable Director

Accounts Payable Director

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Director to lead a centralized payables function for a healthcare organization in Allentown, Pennsylvania. This position oversees operational performance, strengthens internal controls, and ensures payment activity aligns with policy, compliance, and regulatory expectations. The role also guides system-related improvements, supports audit and tax reporting obligations, and partners across departments to maintain an efficient procure-to-pay environment.

Responsibilities:

• Direct the day-to-day operation of a centralized accounts payable department, ensuring timely and accurate invoice processing and disbursements.
• Establish and refine procedures, internal controls, and approval practices that support compliance with organizational standards and applicable regulations.
• Lead, coach, and develop the accounts payable team, including management and support staff, to promote accountability and continuous improvement.
• Co-lead procure-to-pay governance efforts by participating in steering committee activities and helping align cross-functional workflows.
• Oversee Workday-related enhancements by coordinating testing, delivering team training, and resolving system issues that affect payables processing.
• Work closely with legal and compliance partners to confirm required contracts are maintained, monitor excluded-party requirements, and support related reporting.
• Manage vendor master data by maintaining accurate records, validating tax information, supporting credentialing requirements, and identifying vendors subject to annual tax reporting.
• Prepare and submit required filings and reports, including 1099 and 1042-S reporting, Pennsylvania withholding submissions, escheat processing, and audit support documentation.
• Strengthen cash management by improving payment methods, increasing discount capture, and expanding card-based disbursement programs where appropriate.
• Supervise reconciliations, vendor statement reviews, credit card program administration, and oversight of systems used for invoice and payment processing.