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We are looking for an Accounts Payable Supervisor/Manager to guide the payables function for a healthcare organization in Chattanooga, Tennessee. This position is centered on leading daily operations, directing payment strategy, and maintaining strong control over cash disbursements across multiple accounts. The role is best suited for a finance specialist who can balance compliance, urgency, and operational needs in a regulated care environment while helping the team deliver accurate and timely results.

Responsibilities:

• Direct the accounts payable team by setting expectations, coaching staff, and promoting consistent performance across day-to-day activities.
• Oversee payables operations for multiple accounts, ensuring invoices move efficiently through review, approval, and payment workflows.
• Manage short-term cash needs and disbursement timing so essential obligations are met without disrupting liquidity.
• Determine which payments require immediate attention, including items tied to licensing, insurance coverage, utilities, regulatory obligations, and other business-critical services.
• Review aging reports and scheduled payments to identify potential delays, funding concerns, or operational risks before they escalate.
• Work closely with finance, treasury, operations, and client-facing partners to align payment decisions with available cash and organizational priorities.
• Resolve escalated vendor issues, exception items, and urgent payment concerns with sound judgment and clear communication.
• Strengthen internal controls and refine procedures to improve visibility into liabilities, streamline turnaround times, and support audit readiness.