Job Description

JOB TITLE: Manager, Disbursements

SUPERSEDES: 02/11, 7/20 (Manager, Payroll/Central Processing), 12/23, 10/25

FLSA: Exempt

JOB CODE: 6323

ISSUED: 02/2011

REVISED: 03/2026

BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY

The Manager, Disbursements will manage the operational, financial, and personnel activities of the payroll and accounts payable departments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Collaborates with other departments to ensure the delivery of quality services and to resolve operational payroll and timekeeping issues.

Develops and recommends policies and procedures that govern the payment of health system bills to optimize cash flow and capture available discounts.

Establishes policies and procedures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of payroll and accounts payable operations.

Manages and coordinates activities required to ensure the accuracy and integrity of payroll and accounts payable systems.

Instructs and advises staff on changes to policies, procedures, and working standards.

Interviews, selects, trains, motivates, coaches, engages, evaluates, and counsels staff within the payroll and accounts payable departments.

Prepares the departmental annual budget and monitors revenue and expenditures throughout the fiscal year.

Participates in health system and University committee activities.

Synchronizes the activities of the Payroll Department and the Timekeeping Department to support the achievement of organizational objectives.

Leads a culture of safety through proactive risk mitigation and continuous quality improvement, taking measures to routinely evaluate regulatory readiness. Monitors and analyzes safety and performance metrics to identify trends and implement corrective actions for staff and/or patients as appropriate.

Develops, coordinates, and maintains daily staffing schedules to ensure the appropriate level of unit coverage and continuity of care. Monitors time and attendance in alignment with MU Health Care policies and practices, ensuring accuracy of records and timely submittal/approval for payroll purposes.

May complete unit/department-specific duties as outlined in department documents.

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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Demonstrates knowledge of unit workflows, policies, and procedures to manage daily operations, maintain standards, and support quality improvement.

Applies leadership and interpersonal skills to supervise staff, foster collaboration, and drive accountability and service excellence.

Uses foundational budgeting and compliance skills to manage resources, support survey readiness, and ensure regulatory adherence.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Supervision is received from the Assistant Controller.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Supervision is exercised over the Supervisor, Disbursements.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in accounting or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities can be acquired.

Five (5) years of experience in payroll or a related area.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. The employee may be required ambulate, remain in a stationary position and position self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may be required to move objects up to 10 lbs.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job; however, completion of these duties is a measure of successful performance. Employees of this job classification are subject to performance reviews. Basic functions, responsibilities and characteristics duties may change at any time with or without notice.

SAFETY SENSITIVE STATUS

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This position is considered safety sensitive.

This document is a general description of typical job duties, responsibilities and qualifications of employees holding the associated job title. Additional duties, specific qualifications and work emphasis may vary between individual positions.