Job Information
Essentia Health Accounts Payable Manager in Duluth, Minnesota
Building Location:
Business Service Center
Department:
48400 Disbursements
Job Description:
The Accounts Payable Manager oversees the accounts payable department's operations, ensuring accurate and timely payment of invoices and maintaining strong relationships with vendors and internal Essentia Health stakeholders.
Education Qualifications:
Key Responsibilities:
Oversees the entire accounts payable process, including invoice verification, processing, and payment. Supports the account reconciliation process where needed
Supervises, mentors, and trains the accounts payable team, ensuring high performance and professional development
Maintains and builds strong relationships with vendors, by reconciliating and resolving any payment issues promptly
Ensures all payments comply with company policies, legal regulations, and tax requirements
Identifies, documents and implements process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy within the accounts payable department. Maintain current knowledge of best practices in banking automation products and make recommendations on key vendor systems to improve productivity and reduce costs
Oversees the implementation and maintenance of accounts payable systems, ensuring they are up-to-date and fully utilized. Maintains a business continuity plan in case of emergencies affecting department operations
Educational Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferredApplicants with relevant experience who do not meet the educational requirements may still be considered
Required Qualifications:
3 years or more experience managing Accounts Payable workstreams and staff
Demonstrated experience in recruitment, training and coaching of staff
Strong understanding of various procure to pay banking options
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to operate effectively within a large complex matrix organization
Experience with large scale Enterprise Resource Program (ERP) systems’ Accounts Payable workstreams
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Workday ERP
Experience in Healthcare Industry
This position has the option for Hybrid or Remote work with the preference for candidates in Minnesota, North Dakota, or Wisconsin.
Licensure/Certification Qualifications:
FTE:
1
Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:
Remote
Shift Rotation:
Day Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start Time:
Shift End Time:
Weekends:
Holidays:
No
Call Obligation:
No
Union:
Union Posting Deadline:
Compensation Range:
Employee Benefits at Essentia Health*:
Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, plus supplemental health benefit options to ensure employees' well-being.
Retirement Savings Plans: 401(k) with employer contributions to support long-term financial security.
Professional Development: Opportunities for career growth through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, time off, holidays, and personal leave to help employees manage their professional and personal lives.
Employee Wellness Programs: Initiatives focused on physical, mental, and emotional health, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities.
*Eligibility for Essentia Health’s benefit programs vary. Please refer to the benefit summary provided to you, or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000 for more information.
It is our policy to afford EEO to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, military service or veteran status, culture, socio-economic status, status with regard to public assistance, and other factors not related to qualifications, including employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other category as defined by law.