Manager, Accounts Payable
Job Summary:
HHMI is a major force in advancing biomedical research and science education in the U.S. and
beyond. We have an opportunity for an Accounts Payable Manager to join our headquarters in
Chevy Chase, MD.
In this key role, you will manage HHMI’s accounts payable function as well as lead and develop
a team of 10 staff. You will ensure timely and accurate vendor payments, reporting, vendor
relations, and train and mentor staff. You will identify and implement best business practices
and new technologies to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of HHMI’s accounts payable
process.
As the Accounts Payable Manager, you will serve as primary contact for internal customers and
vendors for accounts payable matters, including handling and resolution of unusual processing
issues and problems. During system upgrades, you will serve as a functional team leader. You
also will develop and implement policies and procedures in accordance with accounts payable
best business practices as well as prepare analysis of vendor data, general ledger accounts,
and staff productivity.
Principal Responsibilities:
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Plan and direct the activities of Accounts Payable staff. Ensure work is completed
accurately, in a timely manner, and adheres to HHMI's policies and procedures.
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Review, develop, implement and administer policies and procedures for the processing
and payment of the Institute’s liabilities.
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Ensure timely reconciliation of vendor statements.
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Identify best business practices and new technologies that will improve the
effectiveness and efficiencies of HHMI's accounts payable processes and recommend
changes and implementation strategies as appropriate.
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Serve as functional leader for the evaluation, testing and implementation of system
upgrades, enhancements, and special business requirements in regard to the accounts
payable function.
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Work collaboratively with other departments. Represent AP on inter-departmental
working groups, including P2P (Ariba)User Group.
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Analyze, research and coordinate the resolution of system errors and other technical
or process issues with AP staff and other departments and vendors when appropriate
to ensure a cohesive procurement and payment process.
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Ensure customer satisfaction to both, internal customers and to vendors. Leverage
the activities of the ‘Ask AP’ helpdesk to this end.
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Identify metrics, and direct or prepare a variety of reports and analyses to track and
measure departmental performance.
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Manage the human resources of the Accounts Payable department.
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Manage the financial and capital resources of the department, ensuring that AP
services are provided as cost effectively as possible.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Bachelors degree in business, accounting or finance
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Accounts Payable certification (CAPP) preferred
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Ten years of experience in managing a high-volume, complex accounts payable
department which processes at least 150,000 invoices and 35,000 payments annually
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Ten years experience using ERP systems; PeopleSoft preferred
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Experience with Ariba preferred
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Experience making payments in multiple currencies
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Experience implementing and using supplemental AP technology including document
scanning, EDI and EFT highly desirable
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Experience supervising at least six staff members
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Proficiency in MS Office Suite
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Additional Information:
Take the next step in your career and email your resume for review to jobs@hhmi.org. Please
include the job title in the subject line.
HHMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer