accounts payable Burlington, NJ
Job description
LOCATION 1830 Route 130 North Burlington NJ US 08016
Overview
As a Manager Accounts Payable, you will support the Accounts Payable Senior Manager in the overall daily operations of the Accounts Payable Department for all aspects of Merchandise and Expense Accounts Payables, including staff training and development. You’ll also serve as the liaison for Company Personnel and Vendor Community in resolution of accounts payable issues, complete the month end close, including journal entries, reconciliations, and audits of related accounts, oversee testing and implementation of modifications to accounts payable systems, provide coordination with internal and external auditors for periodic reviews and SOX compliance, and support all corporate, store and vendor process improvements and initiatives. You’ll be responsible for the development, preparation and review of all monthly reporting deliverables, including but not limited to the Monthly Operating Reports, Key Performance Indicators. You’ll oversee the preparation of client assistance deliverables for quarterly and annual financial statement audits, as well as other special projects.
You’ll lead a team of 10 (analysts, coordinators, and associates). The position is located at our headquarters in Burlington, NJ and is considered hybrid.
Some Responsibilities Include
- Oversee all accounts payable functions and manages departmental personnel, in all aspects of Expense accounts payable including preparation and filing of required reports and payments to all vendors, organizations, and employees; as well as assigning and prioritizing tasks as defined in conjunction with the Department’s Senior Management team.
- Prior to expense related payment runs, ensure all transactions and exceptions have been reviewed and verified.
- Analyze data to determine trends and forecasts to assist in Company strategic planning and communicates such information to senior management.
- Develop and direct process improvement initiatives and monitoring controls within functional area. Escalate and resolve issues proactively.
- Develop, prepare, and review all monthly reporting deliverables for management use.
- Manage all AP Expense related monthly closing of financial records and postings and ensure monthly reconciliations have been completed in accordance with the month end close schedule.
- Develop, implement, and maintain systems, procedures and policies around AP functions to ensure adherence to company guidelines and SOX Controls.
- Develop and maintain partner relationships with vendor community, business units and corporate stakeholders.
Experience
- 5+ years of accounts payable experience and 2+ years of supervisory experience required - retail experience preferred but not required
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting preferred
- Proficiency Oracle 11i and/or Oracle Purchasing, Micro Strategy and other reporting tools
- Considerable knowledge of accounts payable operations with large ERP AP system experience, as well as 1099 filing experience
- Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills; Ability to work within deadlines and utilize resources to meet those deadlines
- Understanding of business, accounting and accounts payable policies
- Strong understanding of common and unique business process and seasonal trends
- Understanding of and adherence to control procedures
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Come join our team. You’re going to like it here!
You will enjoy a competitive wage, flexible hours, and an associate discount. Burlington’s benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance. Full time associates are also eligible for paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan.
We are a rapidly growing brand and provide a variety of training and development opportunities so our associates can grow with us. Our teams work hard and have fun together! Burlington associates make a difference in the lives of customers, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day. Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.
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Pay Range: $95,000/yr - $105,000/yr
Posting Number 2023-203322
Location US-NJ-Burlington
Address 1830 Route 130 North
Zip Code 08016
Workplace Type Hybrid
Position Type Regular Full-Time
Career Site Category Corporate
Position Category Accounting
Evergreen Yes
