Accounting Operations Manager

Turn14 Distribution • Horsham, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Turn 14 Distribution is seeking an experienced, results-driven Accounting Operations Manager to lead accounts payable and vendor accounting operations. The role oversees purchase order, receipt, and invoice matching; vendor reconciliations; transaction exceptions; and inventory-related accounting activities. The manager leads and develops a team, strengthens internal controls, improves operational efficiency, and ensures accuracy across high-volume financial transactions.

The Accounting Operations Manager works closely with Purchasing, Warehouse Operations, Receiving, Inventory Control, and General Accounting to identify the root causes of operational challenges and implement sustainable solutions. The position calls for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, promotes accountability, and is committed to employee development and continuous improvement. The role supports Turn 14 Distribution’s growth while upholding its Core Values and corporate philosophy.

Requirements

• Minimum five years of experience in accounts payable, accounting operations, vendor accounting, or related financial operations.
• Minimum three years of direct people management experience, including coaching, performance management, and employee development.
• Experience managing high-volume transactional processes and resolving operational and accounting discrepancies.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable, vendor accounting, purchasing-to-payment workflows, and related internal controls.
• Working knowledge of inventory accounting, purchasing, receiving, and transaction reconciliation processes.
• Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and employee development capabilities, including establishing expectations and fostering accountability.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including identifying root causes and driving issues through resolution.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize competing demands and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, consistency, and financial integrity.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with employees, vendors, leadership, and cross-functional business partners.
• Strong ERP knowledge and understanding of transaction flows across purchasing, receiving, inventory, and accounting functions.
• Ability to identify process improvement opportunities, strengthen internal controls, and implement sustainable solutions.
• Sound judgment, decision-making, and conflict-resolution skills, including recognizing when escalation is necessary.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and lead teams effectively through organizational change.
• Experience working with ERP systems.
• Experience partnering cross-functionally with Purchasing, Receiving, Inventory Control, Warehouse Operations, and Finance.
• Experience developing procedures, improving workflows, and implementing operational controls.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, including Sheets, Docs, Gmail, and Drive.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• SAP experience.
• Experience in distribution, wholesale, manufacturing, automotive, or other inventory-intensive environments.

Responsibilities

• Embody Turn 14 Distribution’s Core Values and corporate philosophy in daily operations.
• Oversee daily accounts payable and vendor accounting operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, credits, payments, and related financial transactions.
• Manage purchase order, receipt, and invoice matching processes; investigate and resolve pricing, receiving, and invoice discrepancies.
• Oversee vendor statement reconciliations, aging reports, outstanding invoices, credits, and unresolved discrepancies.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Warehouse Operations, Receiving, Inventory Control, and General Accounting to resolve operational issues and maintain transaction accuracy.
• Monitor inventory-related accounting activities, including COGS variances, inventory adjustments, and reconciliations.
• Oversee identification, reconciliation, collection, and application of vendor credits, rebates, stock returns, and other recovery opportunities.
• Monitor vendor prepayments, payment terms, and early-payment discount opportunities with relevant stakeholders.
• Support month-end close activities, balance sheet reconciliations, financial reporting, and internal and external audit requirements.
• Lead, coach, and develop Accounting Operations team members, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Establish performance expectations, provide ongoing feedback, conduct performance evaluations, and support employee development.
• Manage departmental workload, staffing, training, and priorities to ensure operational efficiency and timely completion of responsibilities.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for vendor accounting matters, transaction discrepancies, and unresolved operational issues.
• Develop, implement, and maintain departmental policies, SOPs, and internal controls to ensure consistency, accuracy, and compliance.
• Identify recurring operational challenges, evaluate root causes, and implement sustainable corrective actions with cross-functional teams.
• Drive process improvements, automation, and ERP enhancements to strengthen operational efficiency and financial controls.
• Establish and monitor departmental performance metrics, including transaction accuracy, processing timeliness, exception resolution, and outstanding reconciliations.
• Prepare and communicate operational reports highlighting performance trends, unresolved issues, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support business acquisitions, system integrations, and other organizational initiatives affecting accounting operations.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay structure.
• Medical, dental, flexible spending accounts (FSA), and dependent care accounts available from day one.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays.
• 401(k) match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Company-sponsored events.
• Employee Parts Purchasing Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree