Manager, Accounts Payable

Job Description

Job Description

Title : Manager, Accounts Payable Department : Trust Accounting

Union : NBU Hours per week : 40

Position Summary

The Manager, Accounts Payable provides leadership to an Accounts Payable team in accordance with Company guidelines, client needs, and regulatory requirements.

Has minimum necessary access to Protected Health Information (PHI) and Personally Identifiable Information (PII) by Job Description / Role."

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and ability to build and maintain a strong team consistent with management values and mission.
• Partner across the operational departments by building communication and efficient processes.
• Optimizes workflows / processes, tools, and staff allocation to ensure efficient and cost-effective day to day operations.
• Assigns, distributes, and monitors quality and quantity of work produced, ensuring employees are held accountable for consistently meeting quality and production requirements.
• Develops staff through performance management, goal setting, training, and effective employee relations.
• Maintains current knowledge of assigned Plan(s) and effectively applies knowledge.
• Provides oversight of year end 1099 tax process.
• Reviews and approves timecards and time off requests to ensure accuracy of payroll processing.
• Maintains effective communications and working relationships with management, staff, and vendors.
• Employs management oversight measures to ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory and legal guidelines.
• Troubleshoots and resolves customer / client service issues.
• Conducts new hire and ongoing training to staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Seven years of experience in Accounts Payable with three years in a supervisory or management role.
• Thorough understanding of common accounting principles and practices.
• Working knowledge of accounting software.
• Strong organizational skills with a demonstrated attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.
• The ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong work ethic and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Exceptional customer service skills and ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office tools and applications.
• Ability to effectively manage staff

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting.
• Experience working in a third-party administrator, insurance, or health and welfare environment.
• Prior experience in Taft-Hartley trust administration.
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee of this job.

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Working Conditions / Physical Effort

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• May be required to work remotely.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Disability Accommodation

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable federal and state law, it is the policy of Zenith American Solutions to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship.

The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process.

If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Recruiting Department at [email protected], and we would be happy to assist you.

ZAS's Mission, Vision & Values

As a member of the ZAS team, each employee agrees to embrace and live out the mission, vision and core values of ZAS. The values we live and work by are :

• We focus on relationships
• We take risks thoughtfully
• Ethical behavior
• Performance and accountability
• We strive to win, but not at all costs

Zenith American Solutions, Inc.

Real People. Real Solutions. National Reach. Local Expertise.

Zenith American Solutions, Inc. is the largest independent Third Party Administrator in the United States and currently operates over 44 offices nationwide.

The original entity of Zenith American has been in business since 1944.

We believe the best way to realize our better systems for better service philosophy is to hire the best employees. We look for talented individuals who share our dedication to high-quality work, exceptional service and mutual respect.

If you're interested in working in an environment where people - employees and clients - really matter, consider bringing your talents to Zenith American!

Internals to Apply :

If you meet the minimum qualifications and are interested in applying for this position, please submit an application.

Zenith American Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Zenith does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, physical or mental disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, pregnancy, status as a parent, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

All employment decisions on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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