Accounts Payable (AP) Lead

Role Summary

The Accounts Payable (AP) Lead ensures accurate and timely processing of invoice transactions while providing strong service and support to internal and external customers. Reporting to the Manager, Accounting, you will help drive daily operations, month-end and year-end close, and the continuous improvement of AP workflows and controls. You'll bring hands-on knowledge of AP processes, the confidence to resolve both routine and complex issues with minimal direction, and a genuine commitment to developing the people around you.

What You'll Do

• Lead day-to-day task assignment for AP team members, along with training and development in specific functional and technical processes and tools.
• Oversee integration functionality between and within Lawson and MHC, ensuring both systems work as expected and resolving complex functional or technical issues.
• Oversee the processing of invoices into Lawson/MHC and confirm timely payment, maintaining compliance with internal controls and meeting invoice volume, cycle time, and accuracy goals.
• Oversee weekly vendor payments via the approved method (check and ACH), and ensure vendor accounts in arrears are reviewed, reconciled, and addressed.
• Contribute to team Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and deliver productivity in line with service level agreements (SLAs).
• Provide input into AP team members' performance reviews.
• Contribute to a robust, sustainable continuous improvement program that delivers superior performance.
• Document, review, implement, comply with, and communicate AP policies and procedures.
• Engage proactively with the AP team to understand requirements and support the development of AP plans and strategies, including team huddles and continuous improvement activities.
• Interact with Supply Chain, HUH management, the Accounting department, suppliers, and other internal and external stakeholders; support supplier and employee inquiries and issue resolution on invoices and payments.
• Coordinate and assist with 1099 IRS reporting.

Required Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED.
• Minimum 5 years of Accounts Payable experience.
• Strong working knowledge of Lawson and the MHC AP module.
• Organized, with excellent attention to detail and superior oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and support a team of AP analysts, including contributing to mid-year and annual reviews.
• Ability to work with a large volume of transactions within tight deadlines.
• Ability to react in a fast-paced, changing environment without losing focus on priorities and customer service.
• Strong analytical skills and sound professional judgment, with the ability to prioritize individual workload and work independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Accounting.
• Accounts Payable experience in a healthcare or healthcare-related AP department.

About Howard University Hospital

Founded in 1862 as Freedmen’s Hospital, Howard University Hospital has served the Washington, DC community for over 150 years and holds a distinguished place in American healthcare history. As the nation’s only teaching hospital located on the campus of a Historically Black University, HUH is a DC Level 1 Trauma Center dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centered, and culturally responsive care to all. Our mission extends beyond treatment — we are committed to training the next generation of healthcare professionals and advancing health equity in our community and beyond.

When you join HUH, you become part of a mission-driven institution with deep roots in equity, service, and excellence — where making a difference in someone’s life is not just a goal, it’s what we do every day.

What We Offer

• Work-life balance
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
• Competitive, comprehensive benefit plans including health, disability, vacation, sick leave, and 403(b) retirement plan
• Tuition remission at Howard University for you and/or eligible dependent children — up to two (2) courses per semester
• A mission-driven environment rooted in over 150 years of excellence, service, and advocacy for the communities we serve

Position Details

Pay & Schedule

This is a full-time, exempt position. Salary range: $65,000 – $71,500 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Compliance Statements

Culture of Care: Howard University Hospital supports a Just Culture that promotes accountability, learning, and patient safety.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Howard University Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodation: Howard University Hospital is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws. If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact the Human Resources Department at HUHLA@huhosp.org.

Pay Transparency: Salary ranges listed in job postings reflect the expected compensation range for the position and are provided in accordance with applicable pay transparency laws. Final compensation is determined based on experience, education, and other relevant factors.

Disclaimer: The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position.