Accounts Payable Manager

** Now Hiring for a Direct Hire opportunity
- Accounts Payable Manager-Bradenton, FL*
* Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences is seeking an experienced  
** Accounts Payable Manager
** to join a growing organization where your expertise in procure-to-pay processes, financial controls, vendor management, and team leadership will make a direct impact.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys process improvement, and has a passion for ensuring accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency.

** Why You'll Love This Opportunity:*
* ** Direct Hire Opportunity*
* **$70,000 - $117,000 Annually*
* *
* Location:

Bradenton, FL*
* ** What You'll Do*
* ** Accounts Payable Leadership & Operations*
* + Manage the full accounts payable cycle, including invoice processing, coding, approvals, vendor communication, and payment execution.

+ Oversee weekly payment runs via ACH, check, and other approved payment methods.

+ Ensure invoices are processed accurately, timely, and in compliance with company policies and internal controls.

+ Maintain vendor records, W-9 documentation, payment information, and compliance requirements.

+ Monitor AP aging and provide visibility into outstanding invoices, disputes, and payment trends.

+ Resolve vendor inquiries and billing discrepancies professionally and efficiently.

** Procure-to-Pay Process Management*
* + Support the complete procure-to-pay workflow from purchase request through payment.

+ Partner with Finance, Procurement, Operations, Grants, and department leaders to ensure proper documentation and approvals.

+ Maintain strong internal controls, approval workflows, audit trails, and segregation of duties.

+ Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and reduce payment risk.

+ Support AP automation initiatives and electronic workflow enhancements.

** Financial Reporting & Reconciliations*
* + Reconcile accounts payable subledger activity to the general ledger.

+ Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, accruals, and reporting.

+ Review AP reports for discrepancies, duplicate payments, coding errors, and unusual balances.

+ Support audit preparation by providing schedules, reconciliations, vendor confirmations, and required documentation.

** Compliance & Documentation*
* + Ensure proper support and coding for grant-funded, restricted, and special project expenditures.

+ Maintain compliance with accounting standards, audit requirements, and documentation expectations.

+ Support 1099 reporting and vendor compliance activities.

** Team Leadership*
* + Supervise, mentor, train, and support accounts payable team members.

+ Establish clear performance expectations and accountability measures.

+ Develop and maintain procedures, workflows, desk guides, and best practices.

+ Foster a customer-service-focused culture while maintaining strong financial controls.

** What We're Looking For*
* ** Required Qualifications*
* + Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field (equivalent experience may be considered).

+ High School Diploma or GED required.

+ 3+ years of accounts payable, accounting, finance operations, or procure-to-pay experience.

+ Previous supervisory or team lead experience.

+ Strong understanding of:

+ GAAP principles

+ Accounts payable processes

+ Vendor management

+ General ledger coding

+ Internal controls and audit requirements

+ AP reconciliations and reporting

** Preferred Qualifications*
* +

Experience with grant documentation, nonprofit accounting, audit preparation, and 1099 reporting.

+ Experience in healthcare, nonprofit, grant-funded, FQHC, or multi-site environments.

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Experience with AP automation platforms (ZIP is a plus).

+ Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills.

** Key Skills*
* + Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

+ Exceptional organizational skills

+ Excellent written and verbal communication

+ Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

+ High level of accuracy, professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical judgment

+ Strong leadership and team development skills

** Apply today to take the next step in your accounting leadership…