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Manager, Accounts Payable

Job in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, 64101, USA
Listing for: Sun Life Financial
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-17
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Accounting Assistant, Accounting & Finance
  • Finance & Banking
    Accounting & Finance
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 63100 - 94700 USD Yearly USD 63100.00 94700.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Job Description

The Accounts Payable Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the accounts payable function within Advantage Dental +. This role ensures timely and accurate processing of invoices, expense reports, and payments while maintaining strong internal controls and vendor relationships.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage and supervise the Accounts Payable Coordinator, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback
  • Oversee daily accounts payable operations, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with company policies and procedures
  • Review and approve invoices, expense reports, and payment requests
  • Design, implement, and monitor comprehensive internal control procedures for all accounts payable activities. Conduct periodic reviews of payment processes and vendor relationships to ensure adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements. Maintain segregation of duties and approval hierarchies for all transactions processed by accounts payable function.
  • Reconcile accounts payable ledger and timely address any variances to ensure accuracy of financial records
  • Act as the primary liaison between the company and its vendors, fostering strong professional partnerships through responsive and effective communication. Proactively address payment inquiries, investigate invoice discrepancies, and coordinate with internal departments to resolve issues efficiently. Maintain detailed records of all vendor interactions. Monitor vendor satisfaction and elevate systemic issues to appropriate stakeholders to ensure continuous improvement in the accounts payable process
  • Prepare and analyze accounts payable reports for management review
  • Collaborate with other departments to streamline processes and improve efficiency
  • Support timely and accurate completion of monthly and annual closing activities by reconciling accounts payable balances to the general ledger and resolving any discrepancies. Prepare accrual entries for unprocessed invoices. Generate required reports including aging schedules, outstanding liabilities, and vendor analysis for management and financial reporting purposes. Coordinate with the accounting team to meet all closing deadlines and provide supporting documentation as needed.
  • Stay current with accounts payable best practices and recommend process improvements
  • Performs testing for new project implementations along with supporting system upgrades ensuring full end to end testing is performed successfully and timely
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 4+ years of experience in accounts payable, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role
  • Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices
  • Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience with process improvement and implementing internal controls
  • Sage Intacct, Doc Link, and Avid Pay experience is a plus
Key Competencies
  • Leadership and team management
  • Financial acumen
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management and organization
  • Ethical conduct and confidentiality
  • Adaptability and continuous learning
Salary Range

$63,100 - $94,700
At our company, we are committed to pay transparency and equity. The salary range for this role is competitive nationwide, and we strive to ensure that compensation is fair and equitable. Your actual base salary will be determined based on your unique skills, qualifications, experience, education, and geographic location. In addition to your base salary, this position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive award based on your individual performance as well as the overall performance of the business.

We are dedicated to creating a work environment where everyone is rewarded for their contributions.

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Inclusion & Diversity

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees feel they belong, are supported and empowered to thrive. We are dedicated to building teams with varied experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and ideas that benefit our colleagues, clients, and the communities where we operate. We encourage applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

Benefits

At Sun Life, we prioritize your well-being with comprehensive benefits, including generous vacation and sick time, market-leading paid family, parental and adoption leave, medical coverage, company paid life and AD&D insurance, disability programs and a partially paid sabbatical program. Plan for your future with our 401(k) employer match, stock purchase options and an employer‑funded retirement account. Enjoy a flexible, inclusive and collaborative work environment that supports career growth.

Accommodations

We will make reasonable accommodations to the known…

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