Meharry Medical College · 6 hours ago
Accounts Payable Supervisor
Nashville Metro
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expMeharry Medical College is seeking an Accounts Payable Supervisor to oversee all aspects of the accounts payable function. This role is responsible for managing daily operations related to vendor invoices and payments while ensuring compliance with organizational policies.
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Responsibilities
Manage daily Accounts Payable operations, including invoice processing, payment runs, and vendor communications
Ensure timely and accurate vendor disbursements in compliance with College policies and procedures
Maintain and update vendor records; resolve payment discrepancies and inquiries promptly
Support month-end close activities, including AP reconciliations and reporting
Assist with system updates, testing, and troubleshooting related to AP functionality in Workday
Serve as backup for cashier functions during absences, including handling deposits, monitoring cash activity, and ensuring proper documentation
Assist with daily cash positioning and liquidity monitoring when needed
Support adherence to internal controls and compliance with treasury-related policies during backup coverage
Provide guidance and support to AP team members to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance
Assist with training and onboarding of staff in AP processes and systems
Help monitor workflow and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and service level expectations
Collaborate with Procurement, Budget, Grants, and Controller’s Office to ensure coordinated financial operations
Identify opportunities for process improvement and assist with implementation
Qualification
Required
Strong understanding of AP workflows, vendor management, payment processing, and related financial systems
Ability to review and reconcile AP data, identify discrepancies, and implement process improvements while ensuring compliance with policies and internal controls
Skilled in guiding and supporting AP staff, providing training, and fostering a collaborative, high-performance environment
Excellent interpersonal skills to resolve vendor issues, coordinate with internal departments, and maintain positive working relationships
Capable of managing multiple priorities, monitoring workflow, and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a mission-driven organization, demonstrating flexibility and sound judgment
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
3+ years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable operations, including invoice processing, vendor management, and payment execution
1+ years of supervisory or team lead experience, with demonstrated ability to guide staff, manage workflows, and ensure compliance with policies and deadlines
Preferred
Proficient in using Workday ERP system, Microsoft Office Suite, and financial software to manage data accurately and efficiently
Experience in higher education or nonprofit financial operations
Exposure to financial systems such as Workday
Company
Meharry Medical College
Meharry Medical College is a school in Nashville.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$8.65MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Health & Human ServicesUS Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administation
2022-10-31Grant· $8M
2021-04-06Grant· $0.65M
Leadership Team
Ashutosh Singhal
Chief Data Officer and Associate Vice-President
Charles Cooper
Chief Information Officer
Recent News
2025-11-03
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