What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Accounts Payable position at methodisthealthsystem?
Hours of Work : 8-5 Days Of Week : M-F Work Shift : Job Description : Your Job: The Director of Accounts Payable leads the system-wide Accounts Payable function. The position provides direct support for hiring, training and supervising Accounts Payable STAFFnd ensuring the timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices and payments. The Director is responsible for ongoing planning and design of the MHS Accounts Payable function to accommodate new entities and volume, changes in technology, and compliance matters Job Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree required; a major in Accounting, Business Finance, or related concentration is preferred • Experience in an electronic accounts payable processing environment of 10 or more years, with supervisory experience of 5 or more years • Experience in multi-location companies • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) Job Responsibilities: • Direct the Accounts Payable team to provide accurate and timely processing of disbursements of obligations to vendors • Oversee the hiring, training, assigning, counseling, disciplining, terminating, and directing of STAFFnd perform annual merit reviews promptly • Establish, enforce, monitor, and update the internal controls, policies, and procedures to protect the assets of the company, comply with regulatory requirements, and meet demands of the growth of the healthcare system as needed • Interact with upper management and external customers regularly as well as other internal customer departments to integrate solutions that meet the company’s goals both financially and operationally • Responsible for planning and design of Accounts Payable to accommodate new entities and volume, changes in technology, and compliance matters • Improve AP procedures, processes, and staff productivity by monitoring department metrics against published benchmarks and assessment against AP best practices • Responsible for the integrity of the Accounts Payable vendor master files, including proper controls around new vendor setup and maintenance • Oversee the proper identification of 1099 vendors and accurate and timely reporting as required by the IRS • Collaborate with other Finance Team members to maintain workflow, documentation, and systems to support accurate financial reporting, including tax preparation and monthly financial statements • Other duties as assigned Methodist Health System is a faith-based organization with a mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare. For nearly a century, Dallas-based Methodist Health System has been a trusted choice for health and wellness. Named one of the fastest-growing health systems in America by Modern Healthcare, Methodist has a network of 12 hospitals (through ownership and affiliation) with nationally recognized medical services, such as a Level I Trauma Center, multi-organ transplantation, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosurgery, robotic surgical programs, oncology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics, among others. Methodist has more than two dozen clinics located throughout the region, renowned teaching programs, innovative research, and a strong commitment to the community. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned: Great Place to Work Certified 2026-2027 Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work 2025 & 2026 Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare, Biotech & Pharma 2026 TIME’s Best Companies for Future Leaders 2025 & 2026 Newsweek’s America’s Most Admired Workplaces 2026 Glassdoor’s Best-Led Companies 2025 Fortune Best Workplaces in Health Care 2025 Military Friendly Gold Employer 2025 Becker’s Hospital Review 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare 2025 Newsweek’s Americas Greatest Workplaces 2025 Methodist Health System is a faith-based organization with a mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare. For nearly a century, Dallas-based Methodist Health System has been a trusted choice for health and wellness. Named one of the fastest-growing health systems in America by Modern Healthcare, Methodist has a network of 12 hospitals (through ownership and affiliation) with nationally recognized medical services, such as a Level I Trauma Center, multi-organ transplantation, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosurgery, robotic surgical programs, oncology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics, among others. Methodist has more than two dozen clinics located throughout the region, renowned teaching programs, innovative research, and a strong commitment to the community. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned: Great Place to Work Certified 2026-2027 Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work 2025 & 2026 Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare, Biotech & Pharma 2026 TIME’s Best Companies for Future Leaders 2025 & 2026 Newsweek’s America’s Most Admired Workplaces 2026 Glassdoor’s Best-Led Companies 2025 Fortune Best Workplaces in Health Care 2025 Military Friendly Gold Employer 2025 Becker’s Hospital Review 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare 2025 Newsweek’s Americas Greatest Workplaces 2025